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Arsenal have just been fined by UEFA after what happened in the Champions League final vs PSG

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Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the final of the Champions League as they were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout.

The Gunners took an early lead through Kai Havertz in the game and contained PSG without much trouble for large parts.

However, Cristhian Mosquera conceded a penalty in the second half, and that took the game to penalties, which PSG won.

Arsenal are still feeling the pain of what happened in the final. Now, UEFA have increased that by a little.

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UEFA confirm punishment for Arsenal after Champions League final vs PSG

Arsenal and PSG have both been punished by UEFA for fan troubles in the Champions League final in Budapest.

The French and European champions have been sanctioned more harshly.

Firstly, PSG fans throwing objects onto the pitch has led to a €10,875 (£9,382) fine, but that’s just one of three punishments.

For lighting fireworks, Luis Enrique’s side have been fined €80,000 (£69,020), and the club have also been banned from selling tickets to their next away UEFA club competition game.

Luiis Enrique and Mikel Arteta shout instructions to their players during the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal
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The above-mentioned ban on selling tickets has also been suspended for a probationary period of two years.

In comparison, Arsenal’s punishment feels like a small slap on the wrist.

Fans of the Premier League champions have also been found guilty of throwing objects, but their fine is just €1,500 (£1,294).

Nobody likes getting punished, but we’re sure Arsenal will not complain too much.

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Arsenal were also fined after the Champions League semi-finals

Arsenal faced Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League over two legs.

The Gunners deservedly won the tie and booked their place in the final, but UEFA were not too happy with what happened then either.

For crowd disturbances, Arsenal were fined €15,000 (£12,941), and another €2,250 (£1,941) fine was slapped for the lighting of fireworks.

Despite offences in consecutive games, the Premier League champions have not been slapped with a ban from selling tickets.