THE ENGLISH FOOTBALL Association has been fined €30,000 by UEFA after a laser was pointed at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during England’s Euro 2020 semi-final win, European football’s governing body announced Saturday.

The FA was also sanctioned due to “disturbances during the national anthems and setting of fireworks” by England supporters at Wembley, some of whom booed the Danish anthem.

Photos in the British press showed a laser being pointed at Schmeichel’s face before the match-deciding penalty in extra time, which the Leicester ‘keeper saved only to see Harry Kane score the rebound.

“I didn’t notice it during the penalty kick because it was behind me on my right side,” said Schmeichel.

“But I noticed it in the second half. I told the referee and I think he went out and told one of the other linesmen.”

UEFA had announced the charges against England on Friday.

Gareth Southgate’s men won 2-1 against Denmark and will face Italy in London on Sunday in England’s first major tournament final since winning the 1966 World Cup.

Munich: German footballer Tony Cruise has retired from international football. The 31-year-old announced his retirement on Twitter.

The player announced his retirement after Germany lost to England in the Euro Cup pre-quarterfinals. Cruz was a key player in the German midfield. In his farewell message, Cruz said that he had given everything for Germany and could not fulfill his desire to win the Euro Cup.

Cruz, who made his debut for Germany in 2010, has played 106 matches. He scored 17 goals for the country. He was a key figure in the German team that won the 2014 World Cup.

In a farewell message, Cruz said he had decided to retire before the start of the Euro Cup. Real Madrid star Cruz has made it clear that he no longer wants to focus only on matches for the club.