UEFA Bans Barcelona Coaches, Fines Club and Players

UEFA has disciplined Barcelona after their Champions League semifinal loss to Inter Milan, banning manager Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg for one match and fining them €20,000 each for misconduct towards officials. The bans and fines take effect immediately, sidelining Flick and Sorg for Barcelona's next Champions League game. Players Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski received €5,000 fines each for delayed doping control reporting but were not suspended. The club was fined €7,750 for fan misconduct, including thrown objects and fireworks, while Inter Milan also received penalties for their supporters. Barcelona, who won a domestic treble last season, will miss both coaches on the bench for their opening European fixture. The sanctions address multiple violations of UEFA regulations during the high-profile match.