The disappointment is likely to be immense for the Nantes supporters. Summoned by the Disciplinary Committee of UEFAFC Nantes was sanctioned with a partial closure of its stadium for the highly anticipated reception of Juventus Turin on February 23 in the Europa League Europa, announcement this tuesday evening the management of the FCN.
The stand forced to close will be the Loire stand, with a capacity of around 6,500 spectators, the same one which hosts the famous Nantes kop. This sanction follows the many fireworks launched from this same platform during the match against Qarabag (2-1) on October 27 at the Beaujoire stadium.
Also heavy fines
For the same facts, FC Nantes was also sentenced by UEFA to a fine of 42,000 euros. The club has decided to appeal these two sanctions, he said.
On November 4, FC Nantes had already been sentenced to a partial closed session at its stadium, suspended, for throwing smoke bombs during the match against Friborg (0-4) in the Europa League on October 13. In addition, the FCN also received a fine of 52,250 euros on Tuesday for “use of pyrotechnic devices during the match Olympiakos – FC Nantes” on November 3.