Franck Ribery Set To Receive Lengthy Ban After Shoving Linesman At Full-Time
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Franck Ribery is set for a lengthy ban after receiving a red card for shoving a linesman at full-time last night.
Fiorentina had just lost 2-1 to Lazio after a controversial Ciro Immobile winner late on.
Moments before Immobile scored, Fiorentina heavily protested they should have received a free kick due to a foul by Jordan Lukaku in the build up.
Ribery, who had been subbed off in the second half after assisting Federico Chiesa for Fiorentina's goal, let his frustrations be known at full-time.
Oh dear.... Ribery what are you thinking?#FiorentinaLazio pic.twitter.com/hjYorg6SOv
- Val Migliaccio (@Val61) October 27, 2019
This is the longer version of the Franck Ribery incident with two shoves.#Fiorentina #FiorentinaLazio #SerieA https://t.co/Jr2uRNDaJp
- footballitalia (@footballitalia) October 27, 2019
The French forward was visibly frustrated with officials and was captured shoving a linesman multiple times.
He was pulled away by a member of the Fiorentina coaching staff.
It was confirmed following the game that the 36-year-old had been given a red card and is now facing a lengthy suspension.
UPDATE: Franck Ribery was shown the red card after the final whistle for shoving the linesman. This means a ban is practically inevitable, remains to be seen for how long. https://t.co/vYRUuTKU8x #Fiorentina #FiorentinaLazio #SerieA #Calcio #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/zsznkuvsat
- footballitalia (@footballitalia) October 27, 2019
Serie A are keen to improve the treatment of match officials and could hit the former Bayern Munich man with a longer ban than the usual three games.
There have been reports of serious violence towards officials in the amateur Italian leagues with some even leading to hospitalisation.
Ribery has since posted an apology for his actions on Twitter.
️ @FranckRibery: "I am sorry about last night, I apologise with my team mates, the coach and the fans. I apologise with mister Passeri, because after the final whistle I was very nervous and disappointed, and I hope he can understand my mood." 1/2#ForzaViola :purple_heart: #Fiorentina https://t.co/cv4679f8sU
- ACF Fiorentina English :flag_us::flag_gb: (@ACFFiorentinaEN) October 28, 2019
It would be a huge blow to Vincenzo Montella's side who have been entertaining with Ribery and Chiesa leading the line this season.
The duo have complimented one another well in their roles as an unorthodox striking partnership.
Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso shared Ribery's frustrations at the result and explained post-match that 'what happened was a bit scandalous.'
Per Football Italia, he stated.
"I'm not feeling great right now," he told Radio Anch'io Sport.
"I'm in the US right now, I left Italy after the game against Juventus but I didn't like what happened last night against Lazio.
:soccer: CIRO IMMOBILE AT THE DEATH!
:star: Lazio score what must be the winner late on and it's No. :one::zero: on the season for the Serie A top scorer
Can Fiorentina find a goal to keep their unbeaten run alive? pic.twitter.com/noxhWAUvoJ
- Premier Sports :tv: (@PremierSportsTV) October 27, 2019
"We have replays in the US, but now in Italy I understand them more. I believe what happened yesterday was a bit scandalous.
"Ribery, the poor lad, was a bit nervous making a mistake, even if he maybe he had reason to. But everything starts from a foul that wasn't given."
The Florence outfit currently sit 9th in Serie A after nine games and face Sassuolo on Saturday.
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