Matheus Reis handed lengthy ban, faces heavy punishment | OneFootball

The Disciplinary Council of the FPF has handed a two-match suspension to Matheus Reis. The left-footer, who was sent off during the Arouca - Sporting match following the celebrations 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 justification for this suspension is related to the fact that the Brazilian jumped off the substitutes' bench and shouted "Chupem c******" while making two obscene gestures. Afterwards, he also addressed the 4th official, saying "you guys are crazy, damn...". The 'number 2' is said to have contested this decision and was also fined 2,754 euros.

A heavy hand also for Sporting, which will have to pay fines totaling 4,588 euros. This amount arises from a delay in leaving the locker room and misbehavior by the Club's supporters. Luís Neto, assistant to Rui Borges, was also fined for entering the pitch to celebrate Sporting’s goal.

It should be noted that Matheus Reis has reportedly received inquiries from Corinthians, as well as from some Russian clubs. However, even though interested parties are starting to make moves, Sporting is not willing to let go of the Brazilian player in this transfer window.

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

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