Paulo Fonseca attacks the referee, the huge scandal

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca lost all his composure after his expulsion, attacking the referee violently and embarking on an altercation.

Expelled after a virulent contestation at the Groupama Stadium this Sunday during the match between Lyon and Brest (2-1), Paulo Fonseca lost his bloody against the referee, sticking his forehead against him.

Everything started from a disputed action where the referee reported that he was going to consult the VAR for a penalty potential in favor of Brest. A decision that prodigiously annoyed the Portuguese coach …

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At one point, the technician was even on the verge of getting into physical contact. It should also be noted that the final decision of the Var did not grant a penalty in Brest. In other words, Fonseca has been in it … for nothing.

The scene was shocking and made waves everywhere in France, especially in view of recent controversies around arbitration in Ligue 1, especially after the suspension of Marseille President Pablo Longoria. This last episode will not fail to feed the debates on respecting referees in hexagonal football.

Fonseca is now at risk of a heavy suspension from the league.