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UEFA Investigates Lyon's Ineligible Player in Europa League Win

10/23/2025

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UEFA has launched an investigation into Lyon for fielding ineligible Rachid Ghezzal during Lyon's Europa League win over FC Utrecht.
Rachid Ghezzal assisted the winning goal while ineligible due to signing after the registration deadline.
FC Utrecht filed a complaint after the match, prompting the investigation.
Lyon is not expected to face penalties because the error originated with UEFA.
Ghezzal will miss upcoming matches, including the game against FC Basel.

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UEFA has launched an investigation into Lyon for fielding ineligible Rachid Ghezzal during Lyon's Europa League win over FC Utrecht.
Rachid Ghezzal assisted the winning goal while ineligible due to signing after the registration deadline.
FC Utrecht filed a complaint after the match, prompting the investigation.
Lyon is not expected to face penalties because the error originated with UEFA.
Ghezzal will miss upcoming matches, including the game against FC Basel.