UEFA sanctions Lyon for homophobic chants

UEFA's control, ethics, and discipline body has fined Olympique Lyonnais (OL) 20,000 euros for homophobic chants by its supporters during a match against Crystal Palace on October 15. The chants were identified as discriminatory under UEFA's disciplinary regulations.

Disciplinary action includes stadium restrictions

As part of the sanction, sectors 002, 003, and 004 of the Nord Stand at Lyon’s stadium will be closed for any European home matches. However, this restriction is not immediately enforced.

Probationary period delays enforcement

The partial closure of the stadium sectors is suspended for a two-year probationary period, beginning from the date of the decision. During this time, the restriction will not be applied to the next European home match.

Restrictions apply to all UEFA club competitions

The disciplinary action applies to all matches in UEFA club competitions where OL plays at home, not limited to the Europa League, even though the incidents occurred in that competition.

UEFA does not disclose chant details

UEFA confirmed the homophobic nature of the chants but did not release the specific lyrics or the time when they were sung during the match.