Matheus Reis handed lengthy ban, Sporting defender punished | OneFootball

The FPF Disciplinary Council has handed a two-match ban to Matheus Reis. The left-footer, who was sent off during the Arouca vs. Sporting match following the celebrations of the goal that secured victory for the Lions, will therefore miss the matches against Nacional, in the League, next Sunday, and against Aves SAD, in 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 obscene gestures. He then turned to the fourth official, saying "you guys are crazy, damn it...". The 'number 2' is said to have contested this decision and was also fined 2,754 euros.

Sporting also faces a heavy hand, having to pay fines totaling 4,588 euros. This amount comes as a result of a delay in returning from the locker rooms and misbehavior by the club's fans. Luís Neto, Rui Borges' assistant, was also fined for entering the pitch to celebrate Sporting's goal.

, as well as 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 player is also one of the most versatile in the squad, playing both as a center-back and as a left-back.

Matheus Reis' sending off:

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