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UEFA has rejected Rapid Vienna's appeal against an order to play a Europa League match in an empty stadium next week.
UEFA says its appeals panel upheld an earlier disciplinary ruling to punish Rapid for its fans' violent behavior at a playoff-round match against PAOK in Greece last month.
Rapid will play its opening group match at home against Rosenborg behind closed doors next Thursday.
UEFA will also enforce a one-season ban from European competition if crowd violence is repeated by Rapid fans in the Europa League or Champions League within three years.
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UEFA also rejected the Austrian club's appeal against a $96,000 fine.
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