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UEFA Fenerbahçe Disciplinary Proceedings

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UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahçe players Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood for incidents during a Champions League qualifier against Lyon on August 27, 2026, including obscene gestures and taunting of supporters. The proceedings also target Fenerbahçe as an organization.

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2026-09-03 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates

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  1. Fenerbahçe defeats Lyon 2-1 in Champions League qualifier

    Fenerbahçe won the Champions League qualifier return leg against Olympique Lyonnais 2-1, resulting in Lyon's elimination from the competition.

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  2. Mattéo Guendouzi makes obscene gesture at Lyon supporters

    During and after the Champions League qualifier match, French midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi made an obscene gesture toward Lyon supporters and engaged in provocations that led to confrontations after the match. Guendouzi claimed he was responding to insults directed at his family.

    1 corroborating report

  3. UEFA opens disciplinary proceeding against Fenerbahçe players Guendouzi and Greenwood

    UEFA opened a disciplinary proceeding against Fenerbahçe players Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood following their conduct during a Champions League qualifier return leg against Olympique Lyonnais. The proceeding also targets Fenerbahçe as a club.

    1 corroborating report

  4. Mason Greenwood taunts Lyon supporters after Fenerbahçe victory

    English striker Mason Greenwood joined Guendouzi in taunting Lyon supporters following Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory over Lyon in the Champions League qualifier.

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  5. Fenerbahçe commits to defending players before UEFA

    Fenerbahçe announced it will present necessary arguments before the competent authorities to protect the rights and interests of its players and the club in response to the UEFA disciplinary proceeding.

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