Frankfurt Coach Dino Toppmöller Faces Red Card Controversy After Lyon Match
Toppmöller criticizes referee's handling of Europa League game, risks suspension following post-match altercation.
- Dino Toppmöller, Eintracht Frankfurt's coach, received a red card after a post-match incident in their Europa League loss to Olympique Lyon (2-3).
- The red card was issued following a heated altercation involving players from both teams after the final whistle.
- Toppmöller disputes the referee's decision, asserting he was trying to de-escalate the situation and did not act disrespectfully.
- The coach criticized Latvian referee Andris Treimanis, claiming he lost control of the game in its closing moments and acted inconsistently.
- A potential suspension for Toppmöller in future Europa League matches now looms, pending the referee's official report.