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Lille President Olivier Létang Receives Four-Month Ban on Appeal for Referee Criticism

Lille President Olivier Létang Receives Four-Month Ban on Appeal for Referee Criticism
World Sports · 14:57:57 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Lille president Olivier Létang has been handed a four-month ban on appeal after criticizing the referee's performance during his team's match against Paris Saint-Germain. The sanction was confirmed on Friday, November 6, 2026, following an appeal process triggered by Létang's public comments about the officiating in the Ligue 1 fixture.

The French football executive's punishment stems from remarks made after the game against the capital club, where he questioned the referee's decisions. The appeal ruling upholds the disciplinary action, sidelining Létang from official duties for the duration of the ban.

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