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Paris Brunner handed two-match ban after controversial celebration

According to several media outlets, Monaco striker Paris Brunner has been suspended after mimicking a throat-cutting gesture during the match in Strasbourg.

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Paris Brunner, AS Monaco striker, has been punished following his controversial celebration. According to Le Figaro and L'Équipe, he has been handed a two-match outright suspension. RMC Sport and Le Parisien report a suspension of several matches for mimicking a throat-cutting gesture in Strasbourg.

The gesture took place during Monaco's 1-1 draw away to Strasbourg, in Matchday 4 of Ligue 1, Transfermarkt reports. The German outlet specifies that the punishment was handed down by the LFP, the French professional league. So Foot indicates that the player has been informed of his suspension.

Sources

  1. RMC SportMonaco: Paris Brunner suspendu plusieurs matchs après sa célébration polémique avec un égorgement (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com
  2. Le FigaroLigue 1 : après sa célébration polémique, le Monégasque Brunner suspendu deux matches (new window)lefigaro.fr
  3. Le ParisienLigue 1 : l’attaquant de Monaco Paris Brunner suspendu plusieurs matchs pour avoir mimé un égorgement à Strasbourg (new window)leparisien.fr
  4. L’ÉquipeDeux matches de suspension ferme pour Paris Brunner après sa célébration polémique contre Strasbourg (new window)lequipe.fr
  5. TransfermarktEx-BVB-Talent Paris Brunner nach Kopf-ab-Geste für Monaco gesperrt (new window)transfermarkt.de
  6. So FootLigue 1 : Paris Brunner (AS Monaco) connaît sa suspension après sa célébration contre Strasbourg (new window)sofoot.com