Stuttgart and Freiburg fined after fans use of pyrotechnics in Europe

European football’s governing body is cracking down on the use of pyrotechnics which they deem dangerous to spectators.

VfB Stuttgart and SC Freiburg have been slapped with sanctions by UEFA after their recent involvement in the Europa League. 

Both clubs have been given a partial spectator ban for their supporters’ use of pyrotechnics – albeit on probation for two years.

Pyrotechnics were reported to be in use during Stuttgart’s 2-0 defeat to FC Basel and Freiburg’s 1-1 stalemate with Bologna on October 2.

However, recurring offenses committed by fans of either team will result in further action which could hurt the…