UEFA have fined Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner £80,000 — for flashing his pants against Portugal.
The Arsenal hitman has also been banned for one match after showing off a logo for bookmakers Paddy Power during Wednesday's game in Kharkiv.
But UEFA's fine is more than TREBLE the figure dished out to the Russian FA following crowd trouble during their match with Poland.
European football's governing body fined Russia £24,000 for the setting off and throwing of fireworks by supporters.
Other fans also displayed offensive banners and one even ran onto the pitch in Warsaw.
The Russians were also hit with a £96,000 bill and a suspended six-point deduction for their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign following crowd violence during the match with the Czech Republic on June 8.
In a separate incident at Euro 2012, the Croatian FA were handed a £20,000 fine after some spectators threw fireworks and missiles during the game against Republic of Ireland, while another fan invaded the pitch in Poznan.
And the Croatians could face further sanctions after UEFA confirmed they have opened disciplinary proceedings against them following alleged racist conduct of their fans during the match against Italy on Thursday.
In April, UEFA fined Portuguese side Porto £16,000 for racist conduct by their supporters during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg against Manchester City FC.
And last November, the Bulgarian FA were fined £32,000 after fans aimed 'monkey' chants at Theo Walcott, Ashley Young and Ashley Cole in a match against England.
Paddy Power released a statement condemning UEFA's decision to fine Bendtner. It read: "We are appalled with the severity of Nicklas Bendner’s fine for displaying Paddy Power on the waistband of his lucky underpants recently.
"This is a hysterical and deeply cynical move by UEFA dictated by pure commercialism and is a far greater penalty than recent UEFA fines for far more serious incidents.
"We will be contacting Mr Bendtner to offer him our full support for his appeal
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