Chelsea fined over steward clashes – Marseille

UEFA have fined Chelsea 10,000 euros after Marseille security officials were not allowed into the Blues’ stadium at a Champions League game between the clubs, the French club said on Friday.

The light fine follows “disciplinary proceedings” opened against Chelsea by UEFA due to the “incorrect behaviour” of their stewards during the group stage encounter on September 28.

The Chelsea stewards prevented their Marseille counterparts from accompanying the 2,700 away supporters into Stamford Bridge, which contravened security arrangements that had been agreed upon prior to the match.

Marseille’s director of security, Guy Cazadamont, was physically restrained as he attempted to make his way into the stands to enable the 22 stewards who had travelled with the French champions to carry out their work.

Marseille also received testimonials from several OM supporters who claimed their tickets had been ripped up by the Chelsea stewards.

Chelsea won the game 2-0 and currently lead Group F by three points from Spartak Moscow, who are a further three points above Marseille.