03.09.2026 16:31
Following UEFA's disciplinary process against Fenerbahce's Matteo Guendouzi, the French press has written about the potential punishment. It was stated that if the French star's actions are deemed to fall under insult, unsportsmanlike conduct, or inciting spectators, he could face a suspension of 1 to 3 matches. For Lyon's goalkeeping coach, Antonio Ferreira, a possible penalty of 3 to 5 matches was mentioned.
Following the match played by Fenerbahçe against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League Play-Off Round, the disciplinary process has been initiated, and all eyes are now on UEFA's decision.
According to reports in the French press, it has been suggested that Fenerbahçe's Matteo Guendouzi could face a ban of between 1 and 3 matches.
POSSIBLE BAN OF UP TO 3 MATCHES FOR GUENDOUZI
In assessments made in the French press, it was stated that Guendouzi's behavior could be evaluated by UEFA under the scope of insult, unsporting conduct, or inciting the spectators. If such an evaluation is made, it was reported that the French footballer could receive a ban of between 1 and 3 matches.
Since UEFA has not yet announced a final punishment decision regarding Guendouzi, these figures are currently considered only as potential sanctions.
POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT ON THE LYON SIDE AS WELL
The process is not limited to the Fenerbahçe side. It has been suggested that if Lyon's goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira's action is evaluated under the scope of an attack on a player or another person present at the match, he could face a heavier sanction. It was stated that Ferreira could receive a penalty of between 3 and 5 matches in this case. The Lyon-Fenerbahçe return leg had also been classified as high-risk by the French authorities before the match.
EYES ON UEFA'S DECISION
Fenerbahçe had previously announced in a statement that a disciplinary process had been initiated regarding Guendouzi, Mason Greenwood, and the club, and stated that the necessary defenses would be submitted to the relevant committees of UEFA. While there is no finalized punishment decision yet regarding Guendouzi and Ferreira, UEFA's evaluation at the end of the process is awaited.