Ajaccio defender Kouassi disqualified for assaulting a referee

A match in France's Ligue 2 between Ajaccio and Martigues in October was marred by controversy.

Details: During the game, held in Ajaccio, the home team's left-back, Arsène Kouassi, reacted emotionally to a referee's foul call, striking the official in the torso with his head.

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The LFP Disciplinary Committee has issued a ruling on the incident. The 20-year-old Kouassi has been handed a seven-game suspension for his actions. The verdict takes effect immediately upon its announcement.

Reminder: Kouassi, who came through Ajaccio's youth system, made his breakthrough into the first team this season. He has played four matches in Ligue 2, registering one assist.