UEFA sanctions Lyon for homophobic chants

UEFA fined Lyon €20,000 for homophobic chants targeting Saint-Étienne during their Europa League win over Crystal Palace; partial stadium closure suspended for two years.

UEFA has sanctioned Olympique Lyonnais for discriminatory behaviour by supporters during their 3–2 Europa League victory over Crystal Palace on 15 October. The governing body identified homophobic chants directed at rivals AS Saint-Étienne, sung in the 42nd minute, and imposed a €20,000 fine. A partial closure of the Virage Nord (sections 002, 003, 004) at Groupama Stadium has been ordered for Lyon's next home Europa League match on 26 November against Lillestrom, though the stadium ban is suspended for a two-year probationary period.