The sporting director of PSG, Leonardo, is scheduled to appear before the Appeal Commission of the Disciplinary Commission of the LFP (French Professional Football League) on Wednesday. PSG had appealed the nine-month suspension imposed on Leonardo for his altercation with the referee during the match against Valenciennes.
According to Eurosport, this case is considered atypical, and the outcome is uncertain. There is no precedent for a high-profile manager physically confronting a referee. The standard scale for such an incident involves a one-year suspension, but this can be adjusted based on the circumstances.
Leonardo’s suspension has already created challenges for PSG during the transfer window. Additionally, the LFP imposed a suspended three-point deduction on PSG for the upcoming season. The club’s appeal decision may shed light on whether the suspended sentence will be upheld or revoked.
