UEFA takes disciplinary action over fight after Fenerbahçe-Lyon match
- 04 September, 2026
- 23:08
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The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has decided to suspend Turkish club Fenerbahçe midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and French club Lyon goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira over a fight that broke out after their Champions League qualifying match.
According to Report, the organization"s press service said the coach has been suspended for five matches, while the French player has been suspended for four, two of which are suspended with a one-year probationary period. Fenerbahçe"s English winger Mason Greenwood has also received a one-match suspended ban.
In addition, Lyon was fined €108,500, Fenerbahçe €95,000, and Guendouzi €30,000.
The match between the teams was played on August 26 and ended with a 2–1 victory for Fenerbahçe. The Turkish side won 3–2 on aggregate and will play in the Champions League for the first time in 18 years.