Pepe could be Banned for two Years from Playing Football; Here is the Reason. The Real Madrid legendary defender could be banned from playing football for two years as he lands in another trouble.
The ugly incident happened last Friday during the topflight game between FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon which ended in a 2-2 draw in which Pepe got red carded at the death.
Before the center referee blew the final whistle in this encounter, Pepe was on the end of a high boot from an opposing player which caused serious brawl between the two teams’ players and coaching crew.
Who was the official kicked by Pepe?
According to the report on Mirror and Football Espana, the name of the official kicked by Pepe was not disclosed, but there referee was said to have explained that in his report.
The reports added that authorities in charge were not happy with what Pepe did to Sporting official and the former Real Madrid star could be banned for two years.
Who are the goalscorers between Porto and Sporting Lisbon?
Paulinho put the visitors ahead in the 8th minute before Nuno Santos doubled the lead for Sporting in the 34th minute.
Porto responded before the end of the first half with Fabio Vieira pulling on back, and they had to wait until the 78th minute before getting the equalizer through Taremi.