Gyori ETO FC appeals four-month ban for player Roland Umathum

Gyori ETO FC is appealing a four-month ban imposed by the Hungarian Football Federation on player Roland Umathum. The club has formally challenged the disciplinary decision handed down by the national governing body.

The sanction stems from an incident during a friendly match against Lithuania. Umathum received a red card in the 94th minute after pushing referee Erni Edmond Attila with his chest.

The Hungarian Football Federation initiated disciplinary proceedings for serious unsportsmanlike conduct against the referee. This process resulted in the multi-month ban for the player.

The federation stated its Disciplinary Committee followed regulations that require at least a three-month ban for attempted physical contact with a referee. The imposed four-month suspension exceeds this minimum threshold.

Gyori ETO FC states it does not seek to avoid accountability. Instead, the club requests the disciplinary committee consider all circumstances of the incident during the review.

In the appeal, the club asks the federation to weigh the player's age, history, and incident circumstances when reviewing the penalty severity. Gyori ETO FC argues these factors are relevant to the case.

The club states Umathum regretted his actions and had no prior disciplinary issues. Gyori ETO FC argues the ban disproportionately affects the 15-year-old's career.

Mate Havas, director of the Fehér Miklós Football Academy, previously described the ban as slightly excessive. He acknowledged Umathum's error while commenting on the severity of the punishment.