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UEFA gives Juventus forward Francisco Conceição a three-match ban
UEFA handed Juventus forward Francisco Conceição a three-match ban after he was sent off while playing for Portugal against Norway in the Nations League.
He was dismissed after two quick bookings for protesting, and the referee’s report also cited insults and offensive language toward referee Maurizio Mariani.
Tension continued as Conceição left the field, and Portugal team staff had to intervene.
The suspension rules him out of Portugal’s final group games against Denmark and Wales in November.
Portugal has already qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals, so the ban will also keep Conceição out of the first quarter-final.
The punishment covers three Portugal matches, not his Juventus club fixtures.
Portugal’s football federation can appeal the UEFA decision.
UEFA has suspended Juventus forward Francisco Conceição for three matches after his sending-off during Portugal’s Nations League game against Norway.
The suspension follows two quick yellow cards for protests and reported insults directed at referee Maurizio Mariani.
Conceição is set to miss Portugal’s final two group matches against Denmark and Wales, as well as the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals.
Portugal’s football federation can appeal the decision.
- Who
- Francisco Conceição, a Juventus forward who plays for Portugal.
- What
- UEFA imposed a three-match suspension after his sending-off against Norway.
- When
- The decision was reported on October 31, 2026; the suspension covers Portugal’s final two group matches and the first leg of the quarter-finals.
- Where
- The sending-off occurred during Portugal’s Nations League match against Norway at Estádio do Dragão.
- Why
- UEFA acted after Conceição received two quick yellow cards for protests; the referee’s report cited insults and offensive language.
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Conceição received two yellow cards in quick succession during Portugal’s Nations League match against Norway.
Reports said UEFA had imposed a three-match suspension on Conceição.
Portugal are scheduled to play Denmark in Braga.
Portugal are scheduled to play Wales in Cardiff.
Conceição is due to miss the first leg of the Nations League quarter-finals.
- Suspension
- Three matches
- Player
- Francisco Conceição, Juventus forward
- Referee
- Maurizio Mariani
- Match
- Portugal beat Norway 2-1
- Next fixtures
- Denmark on November 14 in Braga; Wales on November 17 in Cardiff
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