Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca could face a massive touchline suspension for shouting in a referee’s face after being sent off.
The Portuguese was dismissed by referee Benoit Millot for dissent in second half stoppage-time of their 2-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1.
Fonseca was booked earlier in the match before seeing red and may now be set for a dugout suspension as a result of his reaction.
When Millot displayed the red card, the Portuguese boss marched up to the official and screamed in his face.
Lyon players were quick to intervene with some even pushing their manager away, but Fonseca decided to turn around and make his way back towards Millot.
Yet again, members of his squad stood between the two before two apparent members of security helped lead him away.
Speaking to DAZN via RMC Sport after, Fonseca issued an apology for his behaviour that marred Lyon’s home victory.
“I apologise for this gesture. I shouldn’t do that. Football makes us do bad gestures. The match was very difficult.
“Playing against Brest is always difficult, they are a physical team, they defended a lot. These are very important points.”
Lyon captain Alexandre Lacazette also said: “It’s part of football. I think he’ll regret this gesture but we’ll see what the disciplinary committee says.
“It’s tension. There are a lot of questionable choices. When you live the match, sometimes you can do things. We’re all behind the coach.”
Fonseca, a former centre-back, started the 2024/25 season as the head coach at AC Milan.
Lyon players had to intervene as tensions boiled overAFP Fonseca could be in line for a lengthy ban@SalimLamraniOff XHowever, he spent just six months at the San Siro and left the club eighth in Serie A at the end of December.
The 51-year-old was appointed at Lyon a month later, which sealed his return to Ligue 1 following a previous spell with Lille.
Victory against Brest was his third from five matches since completing his move and has them sitting sixth in the French top flight.
Lyon next face Romanian outfit FC Steaua Bucuresti in the Europa League on Thursday before a league clash at Nice, although Fonseca is set to be absent through his suspension.
Hence then, the article about paulo fonseca risks lengthy ban for furious rage at referee as lyon players push him away after red card was published today ( ) and is available on talksport ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Paulo Fonseca risks lengthy ban for furious rage at referee as Lyon players push him away after red card )
Also on site :
- AWS Down Today Disrupts Fortnite, Steam, ARC Raiders on Christmas Day
- Destiny Rising Unveils Full Details for Season 3 Act 1, With Key Content Dropping Throughout the Holiday Window
- Pennsylvania vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29