Italy have been given an official warning by FIFA for delaying the kick-off in their match against Macedonia.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Aleksandar Trajkovski of Palermo equalising after Giorgio Chiellini had opened the scoring.
The Azzurri eventually finished second in Group G, five points behind group winners Spain, so they face a play-off with Sweden on Friday and Monday.
The kick-off with Macedonia was slightly delayed, and today’s FIFA disciplinary report reveals Italy have been given an official warning.
Italy have been given an official warning by FIFA for delaying the kick-off in their match against Macedonia.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Aleksandar Trajkovski of Palermo equalising after Giorgio Chiellini had opened the scoring.
The Azzurri eventually finished second in Group G, five points behind group winners Spain, so they face a play-off with Sweden on Friday and Monday.
The kick-off with Macedonia was slightly delayed, and today’s FIFA disciplinary report reveals Italy have been given an official warning.
It’s their fourth transgression of the campaign, with a 30,000 Swiss Franc fine for offensive chanting against Israel, a warning for a pitch invasion against Liechtenstein and a 15,000 Swiss Franc fine and a warning for letting off flares against Albania.