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Lyon boss faces lengthy ban for confronting ref

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Paulo Fonseca could be facing a seven-month ban after physically confronting the referee in Lyon 's 2-1 win over Brest on Sunday .

The Portuguese coach was sent off deep into stoppage time for reacting to a potential Brest penalty.

Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso pushed the Lyon boss away from the referee a second time.

The incident is the latest in an ongoing row over respect shown to officials in France .

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