AFC Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma suspended for six matches and fined £40,000

Wednesday 02 Jun 2021
Lerma suspended

AFC Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma has been suspended for six matches and fined £40,000 following a breach of FA Rule E3 that occurred during an EFL Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday FC on 03/11/20.

The midfielder denied that his behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the match constituted violent conduct.

An independent Regulatory Commission found the breach of FA Rule E3 proven after considering evidence during a hearing. Written reasons for the decision and sanction can be found attached.

By FA Staff