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Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille fined by UEFA over crowd trouble

Image: Paris Saint-Germain have been fined by UEFA for crowd trouble during their Champions League tie with Real Madrid

French clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille have been sanctioned by UEFA over their fans' behaviour in European competition earlier this month.

PSG were handed four charges by UEFA after the club's supporters interrupted the second leg of their Champions League tie with Real Madrid by using flares and a laser pointer.

UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body have ordered the closure of the North Stand during the next European game at the Parc des Princes, and have also fined the French club €43,000 (£37,542).

Meanwhile, Marseille have been banned from taking supporters to their next away game in Europe after violence marred the club's Europa League round of 16 second leg against Athletic Bilbao.

Three Marseille fans were detained by police and two security guards were taken to hospital after supporters clashed ahead of the match, while fans of the French club also lit flares inside the San Mames Stadium.

Marseille fans light flares outside the San Mames stadium before the match against Athletic Bilbao
Image: Marseille have been banned from taking away supporters to their next Europa League game

Marseille have been fined €30,000 (£26,197) by UEFA and banned from take away fans to their Europa League quarter-final away match against RB Leipzig on April 5.

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A ban from selling tickets for a second away game has been suspended for a probationary period of two years.

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