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UEFA charges Fenerbahce pair over conduct in Lyon playoff
European football's governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahce players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following their Champions League playoff match against Lyon. The charges relate to alleged provocative gestures made toward opposing supporters.
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UEFA announced the disciplinary case on Tuesday, citing alleged improper conduct by the two Fenerbahce players during the playoff fixture. The charges stem from gestures directed at Lyon supporters during the match, which took place as part of the competition's qualifying rounds.
Guendouzi, a French midfielder, and Greenwood, an English forward, now face potential sanctions under UEFA's disciplinary regulations. The governing body has not specified a timeline for its investigation or ruling.
The case adds to scrutiny of player conduct in European club competitions. UEFA has increasingly focused on disciplinary matters related to unsporting behavior and gestures deemed offensive or provocative toward fans and opponents.
Fenerbahce qualified for the Champions League group stage following their playoff encounter with Lyon. The Turkish club has not yet issued a statement regarding the disciplinary charges against its players.