Brazilian-born striker earns six-month ban for headbutt on PSG midfielder Thiago Motta . Meanwhile in England Friday , Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto was given a three-game ban and fined £50,000 ( $ 82,000 ) by the English Football Association ( FA ) for improper conduct after congratulating Nicolas Anelka on his `` quenelle '' gesture on social media . The Brazilian was sent off in the first half of Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain after he lashed out at his team-mate with a powerful kick to the back of Motta's head. The 34-year-old is available for selection again at end of February 2015 .
Brazilian-born striker earns six-month ban for headbutt on PSG midfielder Thiago Motta . The Brazilian was sent off in the first half of Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain after he lashed out at his team-mate with a powerful kick to the back of Motta's head. The 34-year-old is available for selection again at end of February 2015 .