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Mamadou Coulibaly faces LFP suspension after controversial celebration in draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:59 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Mamadou Coulibaly faces LFP suspension after controversial celebration in draw

Summary

AS Monaco midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly is under investigation by the LFP after mimicking a throat-slitting gesture during a 1-1 draw against Le Mans on November 8, 2026. Coulibaly performed the celebration after scoring in the first half, echoing a similar incident involving teammate Paris Brunner, who received a four-match ban earlier this season. Despite apologizing after the match, Coulibaly stated the gesture was a tribute to a friend. As a result of this incident, head coach Filipe Luis is expected to address the situation with Coulibaly before Monaco's next match against Auxerre on November 21.

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By the Numbers

•Coulibaly's celebration sparked LFP disciplinary action after 1-1 draw.
•He scored Monaco's first goal in the 40th minute.
•Last-minute equalizer by Le Mans denied Monaco a win.
•Coulibaly previously scored four goals in Ligue 1 this season.
•Monaco sits in seventh place in Ligue 1 standings.

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8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Monaco midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly faces LFP suspension after repeating teammate Paris Brunner's throat-slitting celebration in 1-1 draw against Le Mans

What they're saying

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AS Monaco midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly is facing disciplinary action from the French football authorities after miming a slit throat during Sunday's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at Le Mans. The 22-year-old performed the controversial celebration after netting his side's first-half opener, repeating an offence that saw team-mate Paris Brunner banned in September.
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