The French League’s Disciplinary Committee announced on Wednesday that Olympique Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months following a heated altercation with referee Benoit Millot during a Ligue 1 match against Brest.
The punishment comes after Fonseca angrily confronted the referee over a controversial VAR decision that awarded Brest a penalty in Matchweek 24. The 52-year-old Portuguese manager even appeared to make a headbutting gesture toward the referee, leading to severe disciplinary action.
After the match, Fonseca expressed regret during a press conference and issued an apology for his behavior. The suspension will remain in effect until November 30.
