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Paris Brunner Monaco suspension

Two Ligue 1 games. That's what Monaco will actually be without Paris Brunner, even though the LFP handed the 20-year-old striker a four-match suspension. Half of it is deferred, so only the next pair of fixtures hits for real. The gesture is what triggered it. After scoring against Strasbourg, Brunner made a throat-cutting motion, and the league came down with the ruling. What makes the timing rough is where Monaco sits. They're leading Ligue 1, and Brunner has been one of the breakout names, his four league goals putting him level with the division's top scorers. He said supporters had insulted his family and that the gesture was an emotional reaction. He also said, "I can't imagine the fear they felt with no escape." He apologized afterward and acknowledged it was inappropriate. All of that for a celebration. #ASMonacoFC #Ligue1

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Paris Brunner Monaco suspension

Two Ligue 1 games. That's what Monaco will actually be without Paris Brunner, even though the LFP handed the 20-year-old striker a four-match suspension. Half of it is deferred, so only the next pair of fixtures hits for real. The gesture is what triggered it. After scoring against Strasbourg, Brunner made a throat-cutting motion, and the league came down with the ruling. What makes the timing rough is where Monaco sits. They're leading Ligue 1, and Brunner has been one of the breakout names, his four league goals putting him level with the division's top scorers. He said supporters had insulted his family and that the gesture was an emotional reaction. He also said, "I can't imagine the fear they felt with no escape." He apologized afterward and acknowledged it was inappropriate. All of that for a celebration. #ASMonacoFC #Ligue1

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