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.

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.

Paulo Fonseca is staring at a lengthy ban after confronting referee Benoit Millot in his side's 2-1 win on Sunday.