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After Lyon Outburst, UEFA Suspends Fenerbahçe’s Guendouzi

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • UEFA suspended Fenerbahçe midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi for four matches over his conduct during the Champions League playoffs against Lyon.
  • Two matches of the ban are suspended for one year, and Guendouzi must pay a €50,000 fine.
  • UEFA said he insulted people at the match, provoked spectators and breached basic standards of conduct.

Mattéo Guendouzi took the taunts from Lyon fans, reacted to them, and now faces a four-match UEFA suspension and a €50,000 fine.

The Fenerbahçe midfielder received the punishment after an incident during the Champions League playoff matches involving the Istanbul club and Lyon. UEFA said Guendouzi insulted people at the match, provoked spectators and violated basic standards of conduct.

The ban covers four games in total, although UEFA suspended two of those matches for one year. The decision leaves two matches to be served immediately, with the remaining part conditional on his conduct during the probation period.

Insulted people at the match, provoked spectators and breached basic standards of conduct.

· UEFAThe governing body explained the reasons for Guendouzi’s suspension.
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