Gerard Piqué Sanctioned with Two-Month Ban and Six-Match Suspension

The Spanish football federation has imposed significant sanctions on Gerard Piqué, the high-profile former Barcelona star and current majority shareholder of FC Andorra. Piqué, along with several other key figures at the second-division club, faces a two-month ban from all football-related activities and a six-match suspension from the sidelines. This punitive measure, announced by the Royal Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee, follows an investigation into Piqué's conduct after FC Andorra's recent league match against Albacete.

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Leave escorted, lest they assault you.

The RFEF's decision details that Piqué, along with FC Andorra's general and sporting director Jaume Nogués, were sanctioned for "slight violence towards referees." The disciplinary committee's report, based on the referee's match report, indicates that Piqué made provocative comments to the officials during and after the game. These remarks, allegedly including "Leave escorted, lest they assault you" and "in another country they would beat you up, but here in Andorra we are a civilized country," suggest a confrontational attitude. Nogués reportedly added, "I hope you have an accident."

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in another country they would beat you up, but here in Andorra we are a civilized country.

Beyond Piqué and Nogués, the sanctions extend to other members of the FC Andorra hierarchy. Club president Ferran Vilaseca has been handed a four-month ban, while team delegate Cristian Lanzarote received a three-match suspension. Furthermore, the stadium's VIP and box areas, where Piqué and Nogués often direct instructions during matches, have been ordered closed. The club's coaching staff also faced repercussions, with coach Carles Manso receiving a one-match suspension after a direct red card, and other staff members receiving bans of one or two matches. This comprehensive disciplinary action underscores the RFEF's zero-tolerance policy for misconduct directed at match officials, impacting the operational capacity of FC Andorra significantly.

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I hope you have an accident.