Manchester United Probes Fan Treatment After Lyon Europa League Match

Fresh reports of tear gas and restricted facilities highlight concerns over French policing and fan safety during international fixtures.

Manchester United is investigating the treatment of 2,800 traveling supporters during Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final in Lyon.
Fans faced logistical challenges, including a 13-mile journey to collect wristbands and malfunctioning public transport, leading to extended delays.
French police deployed tear gas and restricted access to basic facilities, such as toilets, while holding fans back for an hour post-match.
Fan groups, including Football Supporters Europe, condemned the police response as disproportionate and harmful to fan dignity.
The incident has reignited broader scrutiny of security protocols at European football events, with calls for reforms in fan management practices.