OM President Pablo Longoria Suspended for 15 Matches Over Controversial Remarks

The LFP disciplinary commission cited the severity and rarity of Longoria's accusations against referees, calling for an 'exemplary' punishment.

Pablo Longoria, president of Olympique de Marseille, received a 15-match suspension for accusing referees of corruption and criticizing Ligue 1 as a 'championship of mediocrity.'
The suspension prevents Longoria from representing the club in competitions or league meetings until September 2025, impacting OM's leadership during a turbulent period for French football.
The LFP disciplinary commission emphasized the unprecedented nature of Longoria's repeated remarks and their potential to harm the integrity of the sport.
Longoria had previously been warned and sanctioned for misconduct earlier in the season, which factored into the decision for a harsher penalty.
The suspension comes as tensions rise over referee treatment, with Ligue 1 officials filing defamation complaints and reporting threats following recent incidents.