Sevilla coach Almeyda banned for seven games after clash with referee
Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has been banned for seven matches after his red card last weekend during a La Liga draw with Alaves...
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Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has been banned for seven matches after confronting the referee during a La Liga draw against Alaves last weekend.
- Almeyda's ban covers seven matches, equating to half of Sevilla's remaining 14 matches in La Liga.
- The ban was issued by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee, citing reasons including protests, refusing to leave the field, an "attitude of contempt" towards officials, and unsporting conduct.
- Sevilla is currently 13th in La Liga, with only a two-point lead above the relegation zone.
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