UEFA hit Marseille with stand closure after crowd trouble

UEFA have ordered Marseille to shut a part of their stadium for the house leg in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Feyenoord because of crowd violence.

European football’s governing body opened an investigation after the first leg of Marseille’s quarter-final in opposition to the Greek side PAOK was marred by using unsightly clashes among supporters.

Incidents came about outside the Velodrome before kick-off with hassle persevering inside the floor.

In addition to the closure of the club’s Virage Nord, Marseille became fined a total of 98,000 euros ($106,000) for lighting fixtures fireworks, throwing items, and blockading passageways.

PAOK obtained a satisfactory of 50,000 euros for comparable offenses and needs to touch Marseille within 30 days for the settlement of damage as a result of their enthusiasts.

Marseille goes to Feyenoord on April 28 in the first leg of their semi-very last tie and then hosts the Dutch membership within the return clash a week later.

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