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Lyon's Coach Suspended Nine Months After Referee Clash

3/6/2025

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Lyon's manager, Paulo Fonseca, faces a nine-month suspension from the French Professional Football League after a heated confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during a match against Brest. This ban bars him from the bench and dressing rooms until November 30. Lyon is set to appeal, arguing that the punishment is excessively harsh.

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Lyon's manager, Paulo Fonseca, faces a nine-month suspension from the French Professional Football League after a heated confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during a match against Brest. This ban bars him from the bench and dressing rooms until November 30. Lyon is set to appeal, arguing that the punishment is excessively harsh.