Belgian Union suspends Pro League referee for speaking to the press

The referee Jonathan Lardot was suspended two weeks by the refereeing department of the Belgian Football Union (URBSFA). The information, published Saturday in various media, was confirmed at the Agency BELGA by the spokesperson of the URBSFA Pierre Cornez.

Jonathan Lardot was suspended for speaking to the press after the match between Club Brugge and La Gantoise (4-0). The 35-year-old Liegeois, who had not received any help from the VAR, explained why he did not give the Gantois a penalty after a slipped tackle from Mechele on Yaremchuk.

Since the Footgate case, referees can no longer address the press without the permission of Frank De Bleeckere, official spokesman for men in black. What Jonathan Lardot did not respect. If Lardot did not commit an arbitration error, he will not be able to officiate in the league until the 13th day of the championship.