07.12.2025 23:05
Olympique Lyon's head coach Paulo Fonseca returned to the bench today for the match against Lorient, following the end of his 9-month suspension due to his actions towards the referee. This was the first time he led his team since the incident that occurred during the match against Brest on March 2, 2025.
Olympique Lyon's head coach Paulo Fonseca's 9-month suspension due to his actions towards the referee during the match against Brest on March 2, 2025, has ended.
RETURNED TO HIS TEAM AFTER 9 MONTHS
Fonseca took his place on the bench for his team during the match against Lorient played this evening. With the completion of the suspension imposed by the French Ligue 1 Disciplinary Committee on November 30, 2025, the Portuguese coach returned to his position.
LYON COLLECTED 24 POINTS
Under the management of the 52-year-old coach, Lyon is in 5th place in the French Ligue 1, having collected 24 points from 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses over a 14-week period. Furthermore, Paulo Fonseca had managed his team from the sidelines during Lyon's matches in European competitions.