Former Arsenal man Alexandre Lacazette was the star of the show as he scored twice to seal a 2-1 win for Lyon, Kenny Lala was the scorer for the visitors.

The LFP said in a statement on Wednesday that Fonseca will be barred from accessing the bench, the officials' dressing rooms, and participating in any official functions before, during, or after matches until November 30.

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca has been hit with a huge suspension until November 30 after squaring up to a Ligue 1 referee in a furious outburst. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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.

Paulo Fonseca, the head coach of French soccer team Olympique Lyonnais, has been given a nine-month suspension after confronting a referee – a sanction the club described as “severe” and “unprecedented.

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is suspended from conducting his matchday duties for almost nine months after angrily confronting a referee.

Lyon's American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager's nine-month ban for confronting a referee, assuring the Portuguese "you are the right man for Lyon"."You are the right man for Lyon and we shall persevere.

Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca has been handed a hefty nine-month ban after clashing with a referee in an ugly confrontation in Ligue 1.