Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca has been hit with a huge nine-month suspension after squaring up to a Ligue 1 referee in a furious outburst. He was shown a red card for dissent during his side's 2-1 win over Brest on March 2, before pushing his face into that of match official Benoit Millot, which was considered an attempted headbutt.

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is facing a potential seven-month ban for his shocking "gesture" towards referee Benoit Millot during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest. A brace from former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was enough to seal all three points for Lyon, who currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table after their latest 2-1 win.

(Reuters) -Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by the French Professional Football League (LFP), following a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during his team's recent 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest.