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Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull against Leeds

Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull against Leeds

Summary

Manchester United player Lisandro Martinez was sent off in a game against Leeds United because he pulled an opposing player's hair. This led to a three-match suspension for Martinez. The incident occurred during a Premier League match held at Old Trafford.

Key Facts

  • Lisandro Martinez plays for Manchester United.
  • Martinez was sent off after pulling the hair of Leeds United's player Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
  • The incident occurred 56 minutes into the game.
  • Martinez received a straight red card for his actions.
  • He faces a suspension of three matches.
  • The referee reviewed video footage (VAR) before making the decision.
  • The incident happened while Manchester United was already trailing 2-0.
  • This was Martinez's first start since recovering from a calf injury.

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