The Disciplinary Committee of the Professional Football League (LFP) announced its decisions regarding player sanctions on January 21, 2026. Among the key outcomes was the suspension of Romain Del Castillo, a player for Stade Brestois 29.
Disciplinary Actions Against Romain Del Castillo
Romain Del Castillo received a definitive one-match suspension following his expulsion during a match against Olympique Lyonnais. This incident occurred due to a serious foul committed against Nicolas Tagliafico. In addition, the committee imposed an additional match suspension that is suspended pending any further infractions.
Details of the Suspension
The sanctions will take effect on January 27, 2026. Del Castillo’s case highlights the strict enforcement of disciplinary measures within Ligue 1 McDonald’s.
Other Players Sanctioned
In addition to Del Castillo, five other Ligue 1 players received similar one-match suspensions for accumulating yellow cards:
- Abdulai Juma Bah (OGC Nice)
- Valentin Barco (RC Strasbourg Alsace)
- Morgan Guilavogui (RC Lens)
- Marvin Senaya (AJ Auxerre)
- Tylel Tati (FC Nantes)
Upcoming Meeting of the Disciplinary Committee
The next session of the Disciplinary Committee is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 18:00. This meeting will continue to address any remaining disciplinary matters in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 BKT.
Sanctions in Ligue 2 BKT
The committee also reported several sanctions in Ligue 2 BKT, which include:
- Three-match suspension for Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38)
- Two-match suspension plus one with a suspended sentence for Jérémie Matumona Makanga (EA Guingamp)
- Two-match suspension for Joseph Marc Bonavita (SC Bastia)
- One-match suspension for Mouhamed Diop (ESTAC Troyes)
These strict penalties underscore the LFP’s commitment to maintaining discipline and fair play in French football.
