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Lyon head coach receives nine-month ban for confronting referee

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has received a nine-month suspension from the French Professional Football League for a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during a match against Brest.
Fonseca will be barred from accessing team areas and participating in official functions until November 30.
Referee Benoit Millot stated that Fonseca came at him with an 'intimidating attitude' leading to his red card after reviewing a potential penalty incident.
Fonseca later apologized for his actions, which required Lyon players to push him away from the referee.

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