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Ibrahimovic's 'anti-France' ban reduced to three games

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Ibrahimovic's 'anti-France' ban reduced to three games


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By Mark Doyle
Apr 17, 2015 19:40:51

The PSG attacker was initially suspended for four matches for his foul-mouthed tirade against match official Lionel Jaffredo and the club have welcomed the latest decision

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had his four-game ban for his verbally abusing a referee reduced to three matches.

The Sweden international was caught on camera lashing out at match official Lionel Jaffredo after PSG's 3-2 loss at Bordeaux on March 15, causing huge controversy by labelling France "a s**t country" during his foul-mouthed tirade.

Indeed, Ibrahimovic was roundly criticised for his outburst, with even France's Prime Minister weighing into the argument.

The 33-year-old apologised for his comments and argued that he would not have signed a new contract with PSG if he truly did not enjoy life in Ligue 1.

However, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) decided to ban Ibrahimovic for four games, which the forward described as "a disgrace to the game".

PSG also felt the ban was disproportionate and took their case to the French National Olympic and Sport Committee (CNOSF), who on Friday decided to reduce the suspension to three games.

Therefore, while Ibrahimovic will miss the upcoming Ligue 1 meetings with Nice, Lille and Metz, he will be available for the May 2 trip to Nantes.

"Paris Saint-Germain is happy that the LFP has accepted the 17 April proposition by the CNOSF's conciliators, concerning the striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic," the club said in a statement.

"The player also confirms he has accepted the conciliatory proposition to reduce his suspension to three matches.

"The capital club takes this opportunity to invite the other actors of French football: club presidents and players, to focus on the end of the season rather than meddle in the matters of Paris Saint-Germain.

"Paris Saint-Germain respects all clubs and refuses to pass comment on their affairs and asks the same in return."

PSG are currently two points behind table-toppers Lyon but have a game in hand on their title rivals.


 
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