French clubs face disciplinary action over Europa League violence


Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique de Marseille vs Olympique Lyonnais - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - March 18, 2018 Marseille's Adil Rami and players clash after the match REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson

ZURICH (Reuters) - French clubs Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais are facing disciplinary proceedings following crowd trouble at their Europa Leagues games last week, UEFA said on Monday.

Lyon supporters clashed with police outside their stadium - the venue for this year's Europa League final - following the home match against CSKA Moscow on Thursday and several officers were injured.

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