The disappointment is likely to be immense for the Nantes supporters.
Sanctioned by the UEFA Disciplinary Committee, FC Nantes will have to close its Loire stand, that of its famous kop, for the highly anticipated reception of Juventus Turin on February 23 in the Europa League, management announced on Tuesday evening. of the FCN.
A decision which follows the many fireworks launched from this same platform during the match against Qarabag (2-1) on October 27 at the Beaujoire stadium.
The Loire grandstand can accommodate just over 6,000 spectators.
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.
In addition, the FCN was also fined 52,250 euros for "use of pyrotechnic devices during the match Olympiakos - FC Nantes".
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