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UEFA issues bans and fines following Lyon-Fenerbahce post-match altercation
European football authorities penalized players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood, coach Antonio Ferreira, and both clubs after clashes following a Champions League play-off.
The short version
- UEFA sanctioned Fenerbahce players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood alongside Lyon goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira following post-match clashes.
- Guendouzi received a four-match European ban with two games suspended, while Ferreira received a five-match ban with two games suspended for serious assault.
- Both Fenerbahce and Lyon were fined 50,000 euros each for team conduct violations following the fixture.
Key facts
- Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi received a four-match European ban with two games suspended and was fined 50,000 euros for provoking spectators, insulting individuals, and violating conduct rules.[BBC News]
- Fenerbahce forward Mason Greenwood received a 30,000 euro fine and a one-match suspended ban subject to a one-year probationary period.[BBC News]
- Lyon goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira was handed a five-match ban, including two suspended games, after UEFA cited him for serious assault.[BBC News]
- Both Lyon and Fenerbahce were issued 50,000 euro fines for violating general and basic rules of conduct.[BBC News]
- The incident occurred after Fenerbahce secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Lyon to advance to the Champions League league stage.[BBC News]
Sources
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