UEFA have begun a disciplinary hearing over political banners at the Stade Vélodrome

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·19 February 2022

UEFA have begun a disciplinary hearing over political banners at the Stade Vélodrome

As reported by Foot Mercato this morning, UEFA have opened a disciplinary hearing following the presence of political banners during the Europa Conference League game between Marseille and Qarabag on Thursday night.

The game had previously been recognised as a potential risk, as a result of the significant Armenian population in the southern French city and the ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the country where Qarabag is situated.

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During the game, Marseille fans presented a banner written in English that read “Qarabag is Armenia.” This was accompanied by Armenian flags and chants.

UEFA stated that “provocative messages of a political, ideological, religious or insulting nature” are banned in stadiums. Marseille have also been targeted for the use of flares during the game.