Makarov was suspended for two RPL matches for insulting the referee

MOSCOW, Sep 21, Pavel Levkovich. Dynamo Moscow player Denis Makarov suspended for two matches (one conditionally) of the Russian Premier League (RPL) for insulting the referee after the match of the tenth round with the St. Petersburg «Zenith», the head of the control and disciplinary committee of the Russian Football Union (FTC RFU) Artur Grigoryants told reporters. The meeting took place on Saturday in Moscow and ended with the victory of the guests with a score of 2:0. After the match, Makarov offered side referee Alexei Lunev «tickets to the circus.» />Dynamo MoscowRussia0 : 2ZenitRussia»At the meeting, Makarov apologized to Lunev and apologized to the FTC. Moreover, Lunev accepted the apology. The decision is as follows «to disqualify Makarov for two RPL matches, one game on probation. In addition, a fine of 250,000 rubles. A trial period until the end of the 2022/23 season. Also, the FTC RFU drew the attention of the RFU refereeing department to the fulfillment of their functional duties by the match referee Lunev,» Grigoryants said.