Matheus Reis hit with heavy ban, Sporting defender suspended | OneFootball

The FPF Disciplinary Council has imposed a two-match suspension on Matheus Reis. The left-footer, sent off in the Arouca - Sporting match following the celebration of the goal that secured victory for the lions, will thus miss the matches against Nacional, for the League, next Sunday, and against Aves SAD, for the Portuguese Cup. However, the defender will be available for the heated classic against Porto.

The reason for this suspension is linked to the fact that the Brazilian jumped off the substitutes' bench and shouted "Chupem c******" while making two ‘manguitos’. Then, he addressed the 4th referee saying "you guys are crazy, damn...". The 'number 2' contested this decision and was also fined 2,754 euros.

Heavy penalties also for Sporting, which will have to pay fines totaling 4,588 euros. This amount arises from a delay in coming out of the locker room and the misbehavior of the Club's fans. Luís Neto, assistant to Rui Borges, also received a fine for entering the field to celebrate the lion's goal.

, as well as some Russian clubs. However, even though the interested parties are starting to move, Sporting is not willing to part with the Brazilian player in this transfer market.

In total, since joining the Sporting squad from Rio Ave, Matheus Reis has played 222 matches, during which he scored three goals and made 11 assists. The athlete is also one of the most versatile in the squad, playing both as a central defender and as a left-back.

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