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Guendouzi Receives Four‑Match European Ban and €50,000 Fine After Lyon Brawl
WHY IT MATTERS
The ban sidelines a key midfielder for four European matches, weakening Fenerbahce’s lineup and potentially affecting their performance in the Champions League group stage.
What happened
Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has been handed a four‑match ban from European competition and fined 50,000 € following a brawl that erupted after the club’s Champions League play‑off win at Lyon. The incident, which occurred in the closing minutes of the match, led to disciplinary action by UEFA.
The ban means Guendouzi will be unavailable for the next four European fixtures, forcing Fenerbahce to adjust their squad selection for the upcoming group‑stage matches.
The fine reflects the seriousness of the misconduct and underscores UEFA’s stance on maintaining sportsmanship in high‑stakes games.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl
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