15 Apr 2017: Yacine Brahimi sent off for “unheard words”, an “icy look” | OneFootball

On April 15, 2017, Yacine Brahimi was at the center of one of the most unusual episodes of his time at FC Porto, when he was sent off in an incident that sparked major controversy.

The Algerian international was shown a red card following a disciplinary decision based on “imperceptible words” and a “piercing stare,” wording that quickly became associated with that moment in Portuguese football. The case was widely debated because of the highly unusual nature of the description attributed to the Porto player’s behavior.

The sending-off took place at a decisive stage of the season and had an immediate impact on the match and the atmosphere around the team. Brahimi, one of FC Porto’s most influential players at the time, was thrust into the spotlight for reasons entirely unrelated to his performance on the pitch.

The episode is still remembered as one of the most bizarre disciplinary cases of recent years in Portugal, especially because of the expression used to justify the refereeing team’s decision.

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