Tottenham fined €20,000 by Uefa after Jose Mourinho held ‘responsible’ for late Champions League kick-off

Round of 16 tie against RB Leipzig began approximately three minutes late

Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €20,000 by Uefa after head coach Jose Mourinho was deemed “responsible” for the club’s late Champions League kick-off against RB Leipzig on 19 February.

The round of 16 tie commenced approximately three minutes late, although the specifics of why Mourinho was to blame remain unclear.

A statement released by Uefa read: “The Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has decided:

• To fine Tottenham Hotspur €20,000 for being responsible for the late kick-off.
• The above fine must be paid within 90 days of communication of this decision.
• To warn Tottenham Hotspur coach, José Mário Dos Santos Mourinho Félix, for being responsible for the late kick-off.
• Tottenham Hotspur ensures that its coach is personally informed of this decision.

RB Leipzig were also charged and fined €2,250 after their supporters threw objects onto the pitch.

Manchester City also fell foul of Uefa’s guidelines after a “kit infringement” relating to the size of their sponsor on a training kit during their 2-1 victory against Real Madrid on 26 February. The club received a €3,000 fine.