Banana gets tossed on field at game

MOSCOW — Russian club FC Rostov is likely to face a Union of European Football Associations disciplinary case for fan racism after a banana was thrown onto the field during a Champions League soccer game against PSV Eindhoven.

The FARE Network, which monitors racist incidents for UEFA, says the banana was thrown about eight minutes into Wednesday’s 2-2 draw.

The banana remained on the field for at least 15 minutes.

FARE director Piara Powar says the body will send an official notification to UEFA.

Non-white players, including former Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos, have been taunted with bananas during Russian league games in recent years.