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Lille President Olivier Létang Receives Four-Month Ban for Criticizing Referee

Lille President Olivier Létang Receives Four-Month Ban for Criticizing Referee
World Sports · 08:12:22 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Lille president Olivier Létang has been handed a four-month ban on appeal after criticizing the referee's performance during the club's match against Paris Saint-Germain. The sanction was confirmed by French football authorities on Friday.

The ban stems from Létang's public comments following the game, in which he questioned the officiating. The appeal process resulted in the four-month suspension.

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