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[Saba Sports News] Recently, UEFA’s appeals body announced that FC Barcelona’s appeal regarding the 24-25 Champions League season has been partially upheld. The match in question was Barcelona’s 4-3 victory over Inter Milan on May 6, 2025, in the 24-25 Champions League. Regarding the charges against Barcelona head coach Hans-Dieter Flick and assistant coach Marcus Sorg, UEFA’s appeals body has issued the following ruling: Barcelona’s appeal is partially upheld. Consequently, the decision made by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on July 31, 2025, is now modified as follows: For violating basic rules of conduct and principles of fair play, Barcelona head coach Hans-Dieter Flick is fined €20,000 and suspended from his team’s next match (the next match for which he would be eligible). This match ban is suspended for a probationary period of one year from the date of this decision. For violating basic rules of conduct and principles of fair play, Barcelona assistant coach Marcus Sorg is fined €20,000 and suspended from his team’s next match (the next match for which he would be eligible). This match ban is suspended for a probationary period of one year from the date of this decision.