Paulo Fonseca to stay like Lyon’s chief after being supported by owner John Textor

Lyon owner John Texter supported Paulo Fonseca to stay as a coach after describing his nearly nine -month ban on touch as « obviously too heavy. »

Fonseca was handed over to the Sanation yesterday after pushing her head in the face of referee Benoit Milot during the game on Sunday with Brest.

The Portuguese turned to the official in anger while VAR examined the Brest claim for punishment. The rear strike was not given, but Fonseca had already lost control and was properly sent.

The Ligue de football professional has announced its sanction yesterday, the ruling Fonseca will be banned from having access to the dugouts, the locals of officials and to participate in any official functions before, during or after matches until November 30.

He is also forbidden to go to the team dressing room, terrain, tunnel and corridors leading to these areas until September 15.

Lyon immediately said they would like them, but there was also speculation that the club would seem to shorten fonseca ties, although it was only appointed in late January.

A little fonseca submitted a texture support

However, Texter threw his support behind the former boss of Milan, who yesterday had his 52nd birthday.

Writing on Instagram, the American said, « Happy birthday Paulo.

« I stand with you today and always. You made a mistake, your apology was honest and your punishment is obviously too heavy.

« You are the right person for all and we will persevere. Allez L’OL! « 

FONSECA will be on Romania’s touch line tonight

Lyon is sixth in League 1 and stand against Steoa Bucharest in Romania tonight in the first round of the Europa League of 16, a game in which Fonseca can do his duties usually, since his sanction is applied only to internal games.

Speaking on Monday, Milot said she was shocked by Fonseca’s aggressive approachS

The employee told L’Aquipe: « He jumped to me with a frightening attitude and I decided to send it directly. He continued to stop out of control.

« He had an even more intensive attitude, trying to strike, in fact. Headbutt. I didn’t even have time to announce the final decision, which turned out to be awarded no penalty. There seemed to be a slight contact on the nose to be accurate. « 

Longoria also in hot water

Fonseca’s actions became hot on the heels of Marseille President Pablo Longoria, which was struck with a ban on 15 commentary games he made for the referee Jeremy Stip.

Longoria objected to Stip to be appointed to Marseille’s game against Auxerre, which they lost by 3-0, accusing the « true corruption » after defender Derek Cornelius was sent.