By Enitan Abdultawab
Sevilla FC head coach Matias Almeyda has been handed a seven-match ban following his red card and subsequent protest during last weekend’s La Liga clash with Alaves.
The Argentine, 52, was sent off after confronting the referee and continued to argue on the pitch for over a minute, prompting disciplinary action from the Spanish football federation.
The federation’s disciplinary committee broke down the suspension as follows: two matches for his initial protest, one match for failing to leave the field promptly, three matches for showing contempt toward match officials, and a final game for unsporting conduct.
The decision comes as Sevilla sit 13th in the league, just two points above the relegation zone with 14 games remaining. Almeyda will miss nearly half of the remaining fixtures, potentially complicating the club’s fight for safety.
Almeyda’s fiery exchange with the referee occurred at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium after Sevilla’s 1-1 draw. The coach’s actions drew criticism from league officials, who emphasised the importance of respecting refereeing authority.
Sevilla now faces the challenge of navigating the rest of the season without their experienced coach on the sidelines.
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Sevilla FC head coach Matias Almeyda has received a seven-match ban after an incident during a recent La Liga game. The Argentine coach was shown a red card for confronting the referee and subsequently arguing on the pitch. The ban was imposed by the Spanish football federation due to various infractions during the match.
The suspension includes matches for his initial protest, failure to leave the field promptly, showing contempt toward match officials, and unsporting conduct. With Almeyda missing nearly half of the remaining fixtures, Sevilla faces challenges in their fight for safety in the league. His actions have been criticised by league officials for not respecting the authority of the referees.
Original Source: Vanguard News