Monaco's Coulibaly apologises for throat-slit celebration at Le Mans

📰 Monaco's Mamadou Coulibaly apologised after a throat-slitting goal celebration at Le Mans caused controversy. 📌 Key points ⚽ Coulibaly scored Monaco's opener at Le Mans on 8 November. ⚠️ He then drew a finger across his throat, which sparked controversy. 🙏 After the match he apologised if it had been misunderstood. ⚖️ A decision from the league's disciplinary committee is being discussed. 🔁 Team-mate Paris Brunner was sanctioned weeks ago for a similar gesture. 📝 What happened ⚽ Coulibaly pounced on a back-pass error in the 40th minute for his first league goal of the season. Monaco then conceded late to Colas and drew 1-1. 🗣️ At half-time he said the gesture was a tribute to a friend who had told him to do it. After the match he apologised, saying it appeared to have been misunderstood. ⚖️ Get French Football News said it was aimed at Monaco's travelling fans rather than Le Mans supporters, and raised the prospect of a disciplinary sanction. Foot Mercato reported he risks a two-match ban. 🧢 Coach Filipe Luis said the club took the matter very seriously and that he would speak to the player. 📊 By the numbers • Le Mans 1-1 Monaco (8 November, Ligue 1 matchday 10) • Coulibaly, 22, scored his first league goal of the season. • Brunner, 20, received a four-match ban, two matches mandatory, for a similar gesture. • Coulibaly is reported to risk up to two matches. 🔭 Why it matters 🏆 Two Monaco players have been in the spotlight for the same gesture, so the same club has now had two players in trouble within weeks. 📅 After the international break Monaco face Auxerre on 21 November.