The Benfica fan who trespassed on the Estádio da Luz pitch in the derby with Sporting in November 2023 has appealed the fine and the ban from visiting sports facilities, a police source told Lusa this Friday.
The man was intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP) spotters after he was near the Sporting bench making obscene gestures towards Leonese players, namely Spanish goalkeeper Adan, at the end of the game. The Reds are 2-1 in Football League I.
An official source from the Directorate for the Prevention and Combating of Violence in Sports (APCVD) confirmed this Friday to Lusa that the 31-year-old man, who lives in Cascais, has appealed against a fine of 2,000 euros and a 24-month prison sentence. ban on entry to sports venues from February 6 on appeal, which will be heard by the Petty Criminal Court of the Lisbon District.
At that time, it was Argentina national team player Di Maria who prevented Spanish goalkeeper Adan from approaching the fan.
The fan faced a fine of 1,000 to 10,000 euros and an additional sanction in the form of a ban on access to sports facilities for up to three years.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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