Mason Greenwood and former Arsenal star banned from European football after fierce brawl

Mason Greenwood and former Arsenal star banned from European football after fierce brawl

Mason Greenwood and former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi have both received bans from European football after a fierce brawl in their Champions League qualification match between Fenerbahce and Lyon. Greenwood, who joined the Turkish club from Marseille during the summer, received a one-game ban for "violating the basic rules of decent conduct". His suspension carries a one-year probationary period, meaning it will only be activated if he commits a further offence during that time. Greenwood was among several individuals punished by European football's governing body following a brawl that broke out at full-time, after Fenerbahce progressed to the league stage. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say His teammate Guendouzi faced considerably stiffer punishment, receiving a four-match European suspension, two of which are suspended, along with a €50,000 (£43,000) fine. The former Arsenal midfielder was punished for "insulting others present at the match, provoking spectators and violating the basic rules of decent conduct". Guendouzi, who spent three years at Marseille before his move to Fenerbahce, was subjected to persistent jeering from Lyon supporters throughout the match, given the deep animosity between the two French clubs. After the final whistle, he appeared to goad sections of the home fans, prompting teammates to try to steer him away as tensions escalated. LATEST SPORTS NEWS Mike Dean issues statement following backlash to playing 'secret games' while refereeing Daniel Kretinsky reaches agreement to become largest shareholder of West Ham Peter Odemwingie threatens legal action against Sky and QPR for 'milking' deadline day interview He was also captured on camera shouting "Allez l'OM", a reference to his former club, towards pitchside broadcasters. Lyon's goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira received the fierce individual sanction, with Uefa handing him a five-match ban, two of those suspended, after finding him guilty of "serious assault" during