Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Guendouzi sparks wild Champions League brawl with karate kick
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi was karate-kicked by Lyon's goalkeeper coach after taunting fans.


M. Guendouzi
player
Who
Matteo Guendouzi
What
Karate-kicked by Lyon goalkeeper coach after taunting fans
When
Wednesday night
Where
Champions League clash
What happened. Matteo Guendouzi taunted Lyon fans, prompting goalkeeper coach Antonio Ferreira to sprint and karate-kick him, sparking a tunnel brawl.
- Guendouzi previously played for Lyon's rivals Marseille.
- He was exiled by Arsenal in 2020 after grabbing Neal Maupay.
- Guendouzi retaliated after the kick, igniting the brawl.
The incident adds to Guendouzi's reputation for provoking opponents and could lead to disciplinary action.
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