Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months due to an altercation with referee Benoit Millot during a Ligue 1 match against Brest. Fonseca reacted angrily after a possible penalty wasn't awarded following a VAR review, leading to his ejection from the match. He confronted the referee in an intimidating manner before being restrained by players. In the aftermath, Fonseca expressed regret for his actions, while Millot deemed the behavior as unacceptable for a professional coach. The suspension restricts Fonseca from the bench and match-related functions until November 30.
Fonseca confronted referee Benoit Millot after being red-carded in a heated moment, leading to a nine-month suspension from all match-related activities.
Fonseca apologized for his actions, acknowledging he should not have confronted the referee and expressing remorse over his 'intimidating' behavior.
Referee Millot described Fonseca's conduct as 'especially intimidating and aggressive,' leading to an immediate dismissal from the match.
The VAR review upheld the decision not awarding a penalty to Brest, escalating Fonseca's frustrations leading to the confrontation.
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