Incredible punishment for Paulo Fonsceka: Nine months off the bench because he stuck his face on that of the referee!

THE Paulo Fonscheca He had probably imagined a completely different scenario to celebrate his 52nd birthday, today, Wednesday March 5th. Having taken over the Lyon just on January 31 to replace the Pierre Sazwho was dismissed by the administration, the Portuguese technician imposed heavy sanctions by her disciplinary committee Professional Football League (LFP). Essentially, confirmed the very heavy and unprecedented punishment For the coach of “Lion” because he stuck his face on that of the referee, as It will stay away from the stalls for nine months and from the locker room for seven!

Specifically, the decision speaks of intimidation of Mijothe referee of the match between his team and Brest (2-1) this Sunday, with Paulo Fonscheca be punished with 9 months of punishment, by November 30. A rational ratification, in line with the scale of sanctions by the French Football Federation (FFF), which co -selects LFP, as reported by ” Le Parisien ”. The ‘intimidating and/or threatening behavior“It was noted by the Disciplinary Committee of the League, which heard him today via a conference confession. “This is a serious offense“, Reported, with the 52 -year -old coach being suspended from the locker room until September 15! Therefore, will not be a coach on the days of the races.

Immediately after the match, the former Milan coach said regretted. “I can only say that I apologize for this gesture, I should not. In football sometimes we do some wrong gestures“, It was his words.

At the same time sent Letter to Antony Gautier and Amaury Deleruehead of the referees in France. In this letter ‘again apologized to Mr Millot and his team“And”expressed deeply regret for the negative image given” “Despite the aggression I spoke to the referee, there was never any other intention than expressing my dissatisfaction wrongly and passionately“, He also wrote.

From Bucharest, on the eve of Lyon’s match with Steaua for Europa’s ’16’, the French coach apologized and learned the decision of the league. Earlier, he had appeared at the press conference “without returning to the subject“,”I feel good“, However, he added when asked about his psychological state. “I’m focused on this match. I have only the Europa League in my mind”

Probably, however, the “bells” have not yet ended for Paulo Fonsceka. On Monday, Olympic Lia announced that she wants to impose “internal ratification»To her coach. “Maybe we will contact this later“, Assured the general manager of the club.