Leonardo Unlikely to Cost PSG, Beckham, Ibrahimovic Ligue 1 Name with Ref Barge

Paris Saint-Germain were unable to seal the Ligue 1 name with their 1-1 draw with Valenciennes at the weekend, but activities off the subject have overshadowed the game. PSG sporting manager Leonardo was involved in an altercation with referee Alexandre Castro in the players' canal after the match when the former Brazil international did actually barge the match official. The French Football League Disciplinary Commission (LFP) will review the video data, which could result in a superb for Leonardo and PSG. Nevertheless, the LFP even offers the option of deducting points from the Parc des Princes area with just three suits of the Ligue 1 year remaining. Carlo Ancelotti's staff lead the dining table by seven items from second located Olympique de Marseille, but needed a equaliser from Alex to spare their blushes Sunday against Valenciennes. PSG were angered by Castro's decision toAshow a straight red card toAdefender Thiago Silva two minutes before the conclusion of the first period for putting his practical the referee's chest. Castro also scheduled four PSG participants throughout the game, which saw Leonardo complain about the official following the game (L'Equipe via Sky Sports). Leonardo feels the increasing suspension list can harm his team's subject desires, but the probability of him charging the team their first title for 19 years seems remote, leaving PSG participants such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham to breathe easily again. It has never used that instruction for similar past accidents, whilst the LFP has the possibility of deducting factors for the offence. Leonardo may brace himself for a tough good for his steps, despite protestations that he was forced toward the match official as he told L'Equipe (via ESPN). It's the delegate facing me, with a ear-piece, who blocked my path. It's I was pushed by him who into the umpire. Consider the pictures: I really do not feel the umpire with my neck but with my back. Since I was usually the one pushed. It's me who had been assaulted. The umpire does not have the face area of someone who's been infected. That's because there is no violence on my part. Fortunately for PSG, the episode has got the look of a playground spat withAno vicious intention on the part of the Brazilian, merelyAthe surly result of a child. But it can be an issue the staff could do without after nerves seemed to perform their part in failing to supply three points against 12th located Valenciennes. PSG go third placedALyon Sunday, each day after Marseille play host to Toulouse.