The body governing football in Europe, UEFA have banned FK Arsenal Tivat for 10 years from all its competitions across all levels.
The decision to ban the Montenegrin club was taken after they were found guilty of match-fixing during their Conference League qualifying tie with Alashkert FC in July 2023.
UEFA confirmed the punishment via its official website on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. According to the statement, the decision was taken after a lengthy investigation by UEFA’s disciplinary body.
Why did UEFA ban FK Arsenal?
Arsenal Tivat drew 1-1 on the road before losing to the Armenian side 6-1 at home in their UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
UEFA also confirmed that it will request FIFA to extend the ban, which runs till the end of the 2034-35 season. Arsenal Tivat player Nikola Celebic and official Ranko Krgovic were also given lifetime bans by CEDB, while two other players were given 10-year suspensions.
The Montenegrin First League club was also handed a fine of 500,000 euros ($578,400).
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