The administrative body of competitions at the Egyptian Football Association has revealed the sanctions following the semi-finals of the Egyptian Super Cup held in the United Arab Emirates.
Yesterday witnessed the semi-final matches at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, where Modern Future triumphed over Pyramids in a penalty shootout, and Al Ahly secured a victory over Ceramica Cleopatra with a solitary goal.
The Egyptian Football Association has decided to suspend Mohamed Ibrahim, Ceramica’s player, for four matches and fine him 20,000 Egyptian pounds for his unsporting behavior towards the referee during his team’s match against Al Ahly.
Additionally, Ceramica Cleopatra’s club has been fined 25,000 Egyptian pounds for the collective objections from the coaching and administrative staff.
Ricardo Formosinho, the head coach of Modern Future, has been fined 20,000 Egyptian pounds to be paid to the union’s treasury within two weeks for his failure to adhere to the protocol during the press conference.
Formosinho responded to a call from Jose Mourinho, the coach of Roma, during the press conference.
Furthermore, Jamie Pacheco, the head coach of Pyramids, faces a fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds to be paid to the union’s treasury within two weeks for his behavior towards a journalist during the press conference.
The disciplinary measures underline the commitment of the Egyptian Football Association to maintaining the integrity and sportsmanship of the game, ensuring that both players and coaching staff adhere to the highest standards of conduct on and off the field.
The fines reflect the seriousness with which the authorities regard any breach of the established protocols and codes of behavior in football competitions.
