Fenerbahçe Takes Legal Action Against UEFA Disciplinary Decisions
The yellow-navy club announced that it will appeal to the UEFA Appeals Body against the penalties given to Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.
Fenerbahçe Sports Club is preparing to officially appeal the disciplinary penalties imposed on its players Matteo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood due to incidents during the UEFA Champions League match played against Lyon.
Details of the Disciplinary Investigation
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body concluded the investigation conducted regarding the incidents during the UEFA Champions League match played against Lyon.
The disciplinary decisions taken by the body were officially notified to the yellow-navy club, and the legal process began to take shape.
Penalties Given to Matteo Guendouzi
Footballer Matteo Guendouzi was referred to discipline on grounds of unsportsmanlike conduct and insults in accordance with the relevant articles of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.
As a result of the trial, the player was given a total of a 4-match ban, with 2 of them being definitive and 2 suspended for a period of 1 year.
The Situation of Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood was referred to the disciplinary body on the grounds that he violated basic principles of sportsmanship within the scope of Article 11(2)(b) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.
As a result of the trial, the footballer was given a 1-match ban, and it was announced that the penalty in question was suspended for a period of 1 year.
Application Process to the Appeals Body
The Fenerbahçe club thoroughly examined the decisions rendered by UEFA and the grounds for these decisions through its own legal units.
Following the evaluations made by the legal units, it was announced that the necessary appeal applications against the given penalties will be made to the UEFA Appeals Body.