Plastic Cups Cost FC Twente €4,875 in New UEFA Fine
Plastic cups thrown onto the pitch during a home match against FC Thun have cost FC Twente a €4,875 fine from UEFA, according to the club’s general director Dominique Scholten in a club newsletter. European football’s governing body classifies plastic drinkware as dangerous objects, triggering escalating financial penalties for clubs when fans hurl them during matches.
The latest sanction stems from Twente’s home fixture against Swiss side FC Thun, a match the Dutch team won 1–0. Under UEFA disciplinary rules, the initial cup thrown onto the playing surface carries a €1,500 fine, with an additional €750 added for a second infraction and €500 for each subsequent object. The total punishment brings Twente’s European disciplinary costs for fan behavior to €15,250 this season, following a €10,375 fine issued on September 4 for similar incidents during a match against Qarabag FK, as reported.
FC Twente bans supporters for throwing cups
Under the club’s internal regulations, identified culprits face local stadium bans of up to five years alongside club-issued fines reaching €5,000.
Domestic matches have also drawn scrutiny over spectator conduct. During a home fixture against FC Utrecht, supporters hurled cups onto the pitch in response to provocative goal celebrations by Utrecht forward Ángel Alarcón, causing the referee to halt play for a while, as reported. It remains unconfirmed whether the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) will pursue disciplinary action or issue separate fines against Twente for the domestic incident.
Sporting Success Amid Disciplinary Costs
While disciplinary committees review fan conduct off the pitch, John van den Brom’s squad maintains a strong campaign in the UEFA Conference League. Twente secured a 4–1 away victory against Lincoln Red Imps in Gibraltar, building on their earlier 1–0 win over FC Thun to collect six points from two matches and place fifth in the tournament standings.
Why UEFA fined FC Twente for plastic cups?
Why does UEFA fine clubs for plastic cups?
UEFA classifies plastic cups as dangerous objects under its safety and security regulations. Fines start at €1,500 for the first thrown cup and increase incrementally for each additional object.
What total amount has FC Twente been fined in Europe this season?
The club has accumulated €15,250 in UEFA fines across two separate matches, consisting of a €10,375 penalty on September 4 against Qarabağ FK and a €4,875 fine for the fixture against FC Thun.
Can FC Twente penalize the supporters responsible for the thrown cups?
Yes. Club regulations allow Twente to recover the financial damages from identified individuals, who also face local stadium bans of up to five years and internal fines of up to €5,000.