The J.League Discipline Committee has received a notification regarding the disciplinary action against Leandro from Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Sec. 32 match against Nagoya Grampus in 2021.
At FC Tokyo, we have conducted an interview and given a stern warning to player Leandro, who has also recognized the seriousness of the situation and deeply reflected on it. As a club, we have decided to sincerely accept the disciplinary action of the J-League Discipline Committee and impose an additional two-game suspension and a fine on player Leandro as our own punishment. In addition, we have decided to voluntarily return a portion of the salary of the responsible party, and we would like to inform you of this.
□Player in question
Leandro
□Disciplinary action
(1)J-League Discipline Committee's action
・3 game suspension
・30,000 yen fine
(2) Club's own punishment
・2 game suspension
・Fine of 1 million yen
□Suspended games
From J.League Discipline Committee
Sep 25, 2021 (Sat) Sec. 30 FC Tokyo vs Urawa Reds (Ajinomoto Stadium)
Oct 2, 2021 (Sat) Sec. 31 Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo (Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium)
Oct 23, 2021 (Sat) Sec. 33 FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers (Ajinomoto Stadium)
As a club-specific punishment
Oct 6 (Wed) Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo (Toyota Stadium) in the 2021 YBC Levain Cup Semifinal Round
Oct 10 (Sun) FC Tokyo vs Nagoya Grampus (Ajinomoto Stadium) in the 2021 YBC Levain Cup Semifinal Round
□Reason for Disqualification (From J.League Disciplinary Committee)
On September 22, 2021 (Wednesday), in the 32nd round of the 2021 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League (FC Tokyo vs Nagoya Grampus) match, Leandro was ordered to leave the field by the referee.
(Public Corporation) Based on the disciplinary criteria in the Japan Football Association's competitions and tournaments, it has been determined that the act of hitting the opponent's face with excessive force using the right arm during a competition is an extremely dangerous act that could threaten the opponent's player life. Therefore, it is deemed to fall under Article 2-2, "Assault, Threats, and Provocation against Players and the General Public," and the player will be suspended for 2 matches.
In addition, regarding the same player, in the match between FC Tokyo and Sagan Tosu on August 1, 2020 in the 8th round of the 2020 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League, there was a play where he used his hand or elbow near the opponent player's face, and he received a severe warning from the committee. Furthermore, in the 21st round on October 10, 2020 between FC Tokyo and Gamba Osaka, there was an extremely malicious and dangerous act where he intentionally punched the opponent player's face while running alongside them, and as a result, he received a 3-game suspension and a fine of 300,000 yen from the committee. However, as this player has repeated the same type of violation as last year, it is considered to be in violation of Article 11 of the Japan Football Association's disciplinary regulations [aggravation of violations], and it has been decided to impose a 1-game suspension and the above-mentioned 3-game suspension and fine of 300,000 yen.
□Voluntary Return
・5% of monthly compensation for President and CEO Naoki Oogane for 2 months
・Top Team Management Director Takeshi FURUYA 5% Monthly Compensation 2 Months
・Manager Kenta HASEGAWA's monthly salary of 5% for 2 months
