Leonardo, the sports director of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is facing disciplinary action for an incident involving referee Alexandre Castro at the Parc des Princes. The incident occurred on May 5 after the match between PSG and Valenciennes, where Leonardo was upset about a red card given to Thiago Silva.
Leonardo is accused of pushing referee Alexandre Castro in the corridors of the stadium, and there is video footage of the incident. He claims to have been pushed himself, leading to the altercation. If found guilty, he could face a heavy sanction ranging from six months to one year. The severity of the punishment would depend on whether the incident is deemed to have occurred during the match or outside the match.
In addition to the potential suspension, if Leonardo is found guilty, it could affect his future career prospects within the club. The mention of his possible appointment as a coach might be in jeopardy if the disciplinary committee establishes his guilt. The situation could have implications for both Leonardo’s role at PSG and any aspirations he may have had for a coaching position within the club.
