Ricardo handed three-match ban

Zamalek's left-back Ricardo Alves has been banned for three matches by the Egyptian FA due to an improper conduct over an argument with a teammate.

كتب : Hatem Maher

الأحد، 10 أغسطس 2008 - 19:47
Ricardo is expected to leave Zamalek
Zamalek's left-back Ricardo Alves has been banned for three matches by the Egyptian FA due to an improper conduct over an argument with a teammate.

"The player has been also handed an EGP 10,000 fine," the Egyptian FA said in a statement on their official website.

The Brazilian engaged in a scuffle with teammate Gamal Hamza in Zamalek's 2-0 victory over Ghazl Mahalla.

Hamza, known for being a temperamental forward, slapped Ricardo and the latter responded in the same manner.

Zamalek captain Ayman Abdul-Aziz intervened along with his teammates to separate the duo.

Although Hamza appeared to be the one who confronted Ricardo, referee Essam Abdul-Fattah dismissed the latter.