Sevilla coach banned for seven matches after protest
Matias Almeyda, coach of Sevilla, has received a seven-match ban following his actions during a recent La Liga draw with Alaves. The Argentine was sent off for protesting and then entered the pitch to angrily confront the referee. The Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee outlined several reasons for the length of the suspension. Sevilla currently sit 13th in La Liga, just two points above the relegation zone.
Match highlights
- Matias Almeyda was banned for seven matches after being sent off during a draw with Alaves.
- He entered the pitch and argued with the referee for over a minute after his red card.
- The disciplinary committee cited protests, failure to leave, contempt towards officials, and unsporting conduct as reasons for the suspension.
- Almeyda will miss half of Sevilla's remaining 14 matches in La Liga.
- Sevilla are currently 13th in the league, two points above the relegation zone.
