Former Real Madrid defender Pepe could be banned for up to two years after he kicked a Sporting Lisbon director during a brawl.
On Friday, 11 February, Porto’s clash with Portuguese rivals Sporting ended in ugly scenes as four players were sent off after the game following a furious squabble involving Pepe.
In the brawl that involved 40 men, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Tabata and Marchesin all joined Pepe in being dismissed after the game ended 2-2.
But it is Pepe who may end up with the most severe punishment as reports from Portuguese newspaper A Bola allege the report from referee Joao Pinheiro states that Pepe kicked a Sporting director .
The director in question has not been named in the report but according to article 145 of the Disciplinary Regulation of the League of Clubs, this is considered a ‘very serious disciplinary offence’ which can incur a ban ranging from two months to two years.
A lengthy ban could mean the end of Pepe’s career – given he turns 39 years of age later this month.
