UEFA have fined England’s Football Association (FA) €30,000 after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during what proved to be the deciding moment of their Euro 2020 semi-final, Europe’s governing body said on Saturday.
Television footage showed Schmeichel was targeted by a spectator using a green laser as England captain Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty in extra time to give the home side a 2-1 win in Wednesday’s match at Wembley.
The FA and UEFA officials searched for the source of the laser pointer when they were first made aware of it being used during the first half of extra time.
However, they were unable to find those responsible.
Following the game, the Danish FA representatives were asked if they wanted to make an official complaint but said they did not wish to take the matter any further.
UEFA had opened disciplinary proceedings against England on Thursday. The FA were also charged following disturbance during the national anthems and for the setting off of fireworks.
Fans booed when Denmark’s national anthem was played before kickoff. Jeers were also heard when the German anthem was played at Wembley last week, when England beat Joachim Loew’s side in the round of 16.
England are looking to win their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup and play Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley on Sunday.
Additional reporting from BBC and Reuters
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