Manchester City are facing a UEFA charge, because their fans boo the Champions League anthem.
The absurd, unprecedented action – in essence a curb on the freedom of speech and protest at football matches – comes after another game in which City fans made their contempt known for those at the helm of football in Europe.
And it comes at a time when UEFA president Michel Platini is banned from football activities for 90 days, while an investigation continues into a payment of £1.35million delivered to him by tainted FIFA boss Sepp Blatter.
UEFA confirmed to Sportsmail that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against City after match officials reported the 'disruption of competition anthem' before kick-off in their match against Sevilla on Wednesday night.
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