Lyon to hand life ban to fan appearing to make Nazi salute after Champions League win over Manchester City
Lyon will ban for life a fan seen making an apparent Nazi salute after the French side’s Champions League victory at Manchester City.
Video footage has emerged of a supporter making the gesture at the Etihad Stadium amid celebrations following Wednesday’s 2-1 success. Lyon have issued a statement saying they intend to take firm action.
The statement read: “Olympique Lyonnais has seen a video that has circulated on social networks. The supporter in question is being identified by the services of Olympique Lyonnais.
“As soon as he is identified, he will be excluded for life at Groupama Stadium and travel for club matches.”
Nazi Salute in the Lyon end tonight. No need for that in football. pic.twitter.com/315YAqVkny
— 🤴🏼 (@DrCugat) September 19, 2018
Lyon claimed their shock victory in the Group F encounter after first-half goals from Maxwel Cornet and Nabil Fekir. Bernardo Silva pulled one back for City after the break but it was not enough for the hosts.
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