Lyon Manager Paulo Fonseca Suspended After Referee Altercation
Lyon’s head coach, Paulo Fonseca, has been suspended from matchday duties following an altercation with referee Benoit Millot during his team’s 2-1 victory over Brest on March 2. The French Professional Football League (LFP) confirmed the decision on Wednesday.
Key Points of the Suspension:
- Ban Duration: Fonseca is suspended from matchday duties until November 30.
- Matchday Restrictions: He is barred from the bench, officials’ dressing rooms, and all match-related activities before, during, and after games.
- Dressing Room Ban: Until September 15, he is prohibited from entering the team dressing room, pitch, tunnel, and corridors leading to those areas.
This ruling significantly impacts Lyon’s coaching setup, limiting Fonseca’s involvement on matchdays.
