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Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:12pm

Galatasaray fans banned from game at Liverpool

Galatasaray will not be able to sell tickets to their fans ​for this month’s Champions League clash ‌at Liverpool, after UEFA’s Appeals Body confirmed the sanctions they received over their supporters ​throwing objects, lighting fireworks and causing ​disturbances during last week’s trip to ⁠Juventus.

Media reports said a man and ​his daughter were injured as a ​firework was thrown towards Juventus fans in Turin, where the Italian club, down to 10 ​men, wiped out a three-goal deficit ​from a 5-1 loss in the first leg to ‌force ⁠extra time in their Champions League playoff tie.

Turkish champions Galatasaray, who scored twice in extra time to qualify for ​the round ​of 16 ⁠with a 7-5 aggregate win, were also fined 40,000 euros ($46,000) ​by UEFA’s disciplinary committee for ​the ⁠fans’ behaviour.

Galatasaray’s appeal against the punishment was rejected on Wednesday.

Liverpool visit Galatasaray on ⁠Tuesday, ​with the second leg ​set for March 18.

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