Ajax have been fined €10,000 by Uefa after supporters unfurled an "anti-sheikh" banner against Manchester City during their Champions League group game in October.
Regarded as "provocative", Uefa stated the banner "created unrest", missing the point spectacularly.
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Ajax supporters capitalised on entertaining City, beneficiaries of Middle-East riches, to highlight their opposition to modern football.
In a well choreographed display of unity, the home fans even showed solidarity with City fans, who were charged €80 to attend the match.
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Although the Citizens' club badge, once jokingly regarded as representing the three decades they went without a trophy by Manchester United supporters, was also mocked by their counterparts.
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The Huffington Post UK | Posted: 17/01/2013 16:39 GMT | Updated: 17/01/2013 16:39 GMT