Only four clubs in UEFA history have been outright banned from participating in the prestigious Champions League, each due to serious violations ranging from match-fixing to financial misconduct. These suspensions not only barred them from Europe’s top competition but also had long-lasting impacts on their reputations and finances. Here’s a breakdown of the four banned clubs: 1. Beşiktaş (Turkey) – One-Year Ban (2013) After defeating Tromsø in the Champions League qualifiers, Beşiktaş were disqualified mid-tournament due to their involvement in a domestic match-fixing scandal. Their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was dismissed, and Tromsø was reinstated. 2. Fenerbahçe (Turkey) – Two-Year Ban (2013–15) In the same scandal that involved Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe received a two-year ban from...