"The Spanish football federation suspended Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda for seven matches on Wednesday. The former San Jose Earthquakes manager was sent off late in Sevilla's 1-1 home draw against Alavés in LaLiga on Saturday after the Argentine clashed with officials. The federation's disciplinary committee said the suspension included three matches for contempt and disregard for the referee; two matches for complaints made to the officiating crew; one match for not immediately leaving after being sent off; and another match for conduct disregarding public order."
"Almeyda didn't leave right away after his red card, asking the referee why he had been ejected. He apologized after the match for his actions, but still wanted to know why he was sent off. Sevilla called the punishment "excessive" and said they will appeal the sanction. The suspension means Almeyda will be unable to manage the team during a crucial stretch of LaLiga for Sevilla, starting with the next match in Getafe, where their survival in the top flight is at stake."
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda was suspended for seven LaLiga matches by the Spanish federation's disciplinary committee. The ban includes three matches for contempt and disregard for the referee, two matches for complaints to the officiating crew, one match for not leaving immediately after being sent off, and one match for conduct disregarding public order. Almeyda was sent off late in a 1-1 draw with Alavés after clashing with officials, did not leave immediately, and apologized afterwards while still seeking an explanation. Sevilla called the punishment excessive and announced plans to appeal. The suspension sidelines Almeyda for a critical run of fixtures beginning at Getafe.
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