CFA disciplinary judge imposes fines and bans for recent match misconduct

The disciplinary judge of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), Aristotelis Vryonidis, has issued several rulings following incidents in recent matches. Georgi Gospodinov, a staff member of Omonia Nicosia, was fined for improper bench behavior and protesting against an assistant referee during the match against Apollon Limassol on March 2, 2026. Issam Chebake, a player for Freedom24 ENY, was fined for denying a clear scoring opportunity in the match against Akritas Chlorakas on March 1, 2026. Giannakis Katsiaris, a staff member of Omonia Psevda, received a suspension until May 28, 2026, and a fine for violent behavior, including physical altercation and spitting, following the match against Othellos Athienou on February 28, 2026. Additionally, Othellos Athienou coach Constantinos Sofokleous was reported for violent conduct and physical confrontation with opponents after the same match. These decisions reflect the ongoing efforts by the CFA to manage disciplinary issues across various leagues.