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UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahce players Guendouzi and Greenwood
European football's governing body is reviewing post-match clashes following Fenerbahce's Champions League playoff against Lyon.
The short version
- UEFA launched disciplinary cases against Fenerbahce's Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood over alleged provocations toward Lyon fans.
- The allegations stem from post-match altercations between players and staff following Fenerbahce's 2-1 playoff victory last month.
- Fenerbahce announced plans to defend the club and its players, while UEFA's disciplinary body evaluates the full match report.
Key facts
- UEFA opened disciplinary cases against Fenerbahce players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following their Champions League playoff second leg against Olympique Lyonnais.[Al Jazeera]
- Guendouzi and Greenwood allegedly made provocative gestures toward Lyon fans after the match, which led to a brawl involving players and coaching staff.[Al Jazeera]
- Fenerbahce advanced to the Champions League league phase after winning the second leg 2-1, finishing with a 3-2 aggregate victory.[Al Jazeera]
- Fenerbahce stated they will present legal defenses before UEFA bodies to protect the interests of the players and the club.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- The specific disciplinary charges, potential sanctions, and the exact timeline for UEFA's final ruling have not yet been announced.[Al Jazeera]