Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca could face a suspension of up to seven months following his forceful actions towards referee Neoit Millot in his team's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest on Sunday.

According to a report from Chaîne L’Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais are set to punish manager Paulo Fonseca internally after his touchline behaviour towards referee Benoît Millot during OL’s match

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is facing a potential seven-month ban for his shocking "gesture" towards referee Benoit Millot during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest. A brace from former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was enough to seal all three points for Lyon, who currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table after their latest 2-1 win.

Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca risks a 7-month ban for confronting referee Benoît Millot in the dying seconds of Les Gones’ home Ligue 1 win over Brest this Sunday, as reported by RMC Sport.

Paulo Fonseca is staring at a lengthy ban after confronting referee Benoit Millot in his side's 2-1 win on Sunday.

Referee Neoit Millot says Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca attempted to headbutt him during Sunday’s game with Brest. Fonseca approached the official in anger while the VAR was examining a Brest claim for a penalty, thrusting his head into Millot’s on the touchline.