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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 · 08:47:35 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Lille president Olivier Létang has been handed a four-month ban following an appeal process for criticizing the referee's performance during his team's match against Paris Saint-Germain. The disciplinary sanction was confirmed on Friday, November 6, 2026, according to Get French Football News.

The ban stems from Létang's public comments regarding the officiating in the Ligue 1 fixture between Lille and PSG. The appeal ruling upholds or potentially increases the original punishment, sidelining the club executive from official duties for the specified period.

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