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UEFA fines Olympiakos $70K after fans on field got to Messi

Published Nov. 21, 2017 1:20 p.m. ET

NYON, Switzerland (AP) After Lionel Messi was twice approached by fans on the field during a Champions League game, UEFA has fined Olympiakos 60,000 euros ($70,000).

UEFA says Greek champion Olympiakos was found guilty of ''field invasions by supporters'' among a range of charges relating to the Oct. 31 game.

Messi was hugged and kissed by a male fan near the corner flag, and he was approached by a fan for a selfie photograph late in the 0-0 draw in Piraeus.

The UEFA-imposed fine also included charges for ''illicit chants'' by Olympiakos fans who also aimed laser pointers at Barcelona players.