Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras coach, was suspended for two games in the Brazilian Championship after kicking a microphone during Sunday's game against Mirassol. The incident occurred when the coach addressed the microphone aggressively, according to sports press reports.
The punishment was applied by the competition's Disciplinary Committee, which considered the coach's conduct incompatible with the tournament regulations. The suspension means Abel Ferreira will not be able to be on the bench for Palmeiras' next two games in the Brasileirão.
The incident generated some controversy in Brazilian football, with Palmeiras studying the possibility of appealing the decision. Abel Ferreira is one of the most recognized coaches in Brazilian football, having won several titles with the São Paulo club.
The match against Mirassol, a team from the interior of São Paulo, was part of the weekend round of the Brazilian Championship, one of the country's main sporting competitions. Palmeiras continues to fight for the top positions in the standings.
