Everton fined €30K for fracas involving Lyon player, fan holding child
Everton was fined €30,000 by UEFA on Tuesday for "aggressions by supporters against players" in a Europa League match with Lyon on Oct. 19.
The incident attracted controversy due to it involving a fan carrying a small child who appeared to push Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. The supporter was leaning into a shoving match sparked by Ashley Williams during the 2-1 home defeat.
VIDEO: Moment @Everton fan, holding child in left arm, aimed punch at @ol goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, during @EuropaLeague game on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/ZPZS6iBGFq
— Elliot Foster (@FreelanceFoz) October 20, 2017
The Toffees vowed to take action against the fan which would "include a ban from attending future Everton fixtures" after images of the incident were clearly seen in television footage.
Everton is marooned at the bottom of Group E on a solitary point, and is already unable to qualify for the Europa League knockout rounds. The Merseyside outfit still has to complete two matches of this phase, beginning a visit from Atalanta on Thursday, and concluding with a trip to Apollon Limassol on Dec. 7.