Champions League headaches: UEFA fines Marseille, closes stand, bans coach for fan trouble vs Atalanta

Nov 16, 2025 - 09:39

Marseille fans light flares during their Champions League clash with Atalanta on November 5, 2025 that led to 71,000 euros and partial closure of its Velodrome stadium before the match against Newcastle on November 25. — AFP pic

PARIS, Nov 16 — Uefa have handed Marseille a partial stadium closure punishment over a series of incidents in their 1-0 defeat at home Atalanta in the Champions League, European football’s governing body announced on Saturday.

Home fans at the Stade Velodrome on November 5 had set off flares, thrown projectiles and used lasers.

Uefa fined Marseille €71,000 (US$82,500 or RM344,000) and ordered them to close a part of the south stand for the Champions League match against Newcastle on November 25.

Goalkeeping coach Alexandre Salvat was given a two-match ban for insulting an official during the Atalanta match. — AFP

[Source: Malay Mail]