Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca could be facing a seven-month ban after physically confronting the referee in his side's 2-1 win over Brest on Sunday, the latest incident in an ongoing row over the lack of respect shown to match officials in France.

Paulo Fonseca, the head coach of French club Lyon, could be suspended for seven months following his ejection during the 24th round of Ligue 1 against Brest.

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.

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca could face a suspension of up to seven months following his forceful actions towards referee Neoit Millot in his team's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest on Sunday.

French club Lyon says it sanction Paulo Fonseca after the coach lost his temper and confronted a referee in an extraordinary outburst of rage during a league match at the weekend. Fonseca was sent off deep in stoppage time during a 2-1 win against Brest for angrily reacting to a potential Brest penalty.

Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca risks a 7-month ban for confronting referee Benoît Millot in the dying seconds of Les Gones’ home Ligue 1 win over Brest this Sunday, as reported by RMC Sport.