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Paris Brunner faces possible suspension for celebration gesture

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Paris Brunner faces possible suspension for celebration gesture

Summary

AS Monaco's Paris Brunner, 20, is under scrutiny for a celebratory gesture following a goal against RC Strasbourg Alsace. His throat-slicing mimicry was criticized, with Brunner explaining that he reacted to comments made about his family. The LFP's Disciplinary Committee will review the incident on 23rd September, and he could face a one to four-game suspension, effective after the international break. He will be available for the upcoming match against RC Lens.

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Key Details

•Brunner has scored five goals in six games this season.
•He faces a possible suspension for a throat-slicing gesture.
•The incident will be reviewed by the LFP on 23rd September.
•Brunner is available for the match against RC Lens this weekend.
•The gesture followed criticism related to his family from opponents' fans.

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What they're saying

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Paris Brunner (20) has begun the season in excellent form for AS Monaco. The German has benefited from the absences of Folarin Balogun and Matthis Abline up front to assert himself as the first-choice...
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