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Crazy French referee kicks and sends off Nantes player in PSG win

French referee Tony Chapron (Centre) flashes second yellow card to send off Diego Carlos (L) [ Photo: Courtesy]

A bizarre incident clouded the Ligue 1 match pitting French giants Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes when French referee Tony Chapron responded to an accidental push by a player, with a kick and a sending off.

PSG launched a counter attack on the hosts and defender Diego Carlos accidentally pushed Chapron to the ground after which they both fell down. But Chapron responded by waving a kick at Carlos before showing the Brazilian a second yellow card and sending him off with a red card.

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