UEFA fines Olympiakos after fans on field got to Lionel Messi

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

A fan who ran onto the pitch hugs Barcelona's Lionel Messi prior to taking a selfie with the player during the Champions League group D soccer match between Olympiakos and Barcelona at Georgios Karaiskakis stadium at Piraeus port, near Athens, Tuesday, Oc

NYON: 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.