Disciplinary Commission bans Edimilson Fernandes for two games after red card

Background on the ban

The club can appeal the decision within the regular deadlines. Without a successful appeal, Fernandes will miss his team's next two competitive matches.

The ban is a standard measure for a direct red card in professional football. The Disciplinary Commission did not provide further details about the specific playing situation that led to the sending-off.

Reactions and possible next steps

Separately, international sports policy reached another decision this week. Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to compete under their national flag at the upcoming gymnastics championships.

Neutrality rule in international gymnastics

"Trotz der Aufhebung aller Beschränkungen durch den Turn-Weltverband (FIG) dürfen die Athletinnen und Athleten aus Russland und Belarus bei der WM in der Rhythmischen Sportgymnastik in Frankfurt sowie bei den Europameisterschaften der Turnerinnen und Turner in Kroatien nur unter neutralem Status starten.", the world federation stated in its announcement.

The competitions will take place in Frankfurt and in Croatia. National symbols such as the flag and anthem are prohibited for the affected athletes, but participation remains fundamentally possible.

The world federation FIG had previously lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes. The national federations and organizers nevertheless opted for the neutrality rule.

Impact on the competitions

The measure affects both the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and the traditional European Gymnastics Championships. It is intended to uphold political neutrality and the integrity of the competition.

Both decisions were announced on Tuesday. While the ban on Fernandes has immediate sporting consequences for his club, the neutrality rule primarily affects the upcoming international competitions.

The Swiss Football League and the gymnastics world federation FIG will communicate further developments within their respective areas of responsibility.