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UEFA opens disciplinary investigation against Guendouzi and Greenwood

Following incidents at the end of the match between Lyon and Fenerbahçe, UEFA has decided to initiate proceedings against two players from the Turkish club.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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UEFA has opened a disciplinary procedure against Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood, following the events that occurred during the Champions League qualifying match between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe, which took place on August 26.

At the end of the match held at Groupama Stadium, a brawl erupted after Guendouzi celebrated Fenerbahçe's victory, who won the match 2-1.

The announcement of this investigation was made by Fenerbahçe this Thursday, also indicating that the Turkish club is involved in this procedure.

The incidents in question have been reported by several sources, including Le Figaro, L'Équipe, and RMC Sport, highlighting the tension that followed the match.

UEFA has not specified the exact nature of the measures that could be taken at the conclusion of this investigation.

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