DFCO extends Paul Bellon contract and Giorgi Pertaia receives rugby suspension

DFCO midfielder Paul Bellon has extended his contract with the club until June 2029. Having previously signed an extension through 2028 in May, the 26-year-old player secured an additional year following strong performances in Ligue 2. Bellon, who joined from Chambly, has recorded three assists in ten matches this season.

In rugby news, FC Grenoble player Giorgi Pertaia has received a three-week suspension following a disciplinary hearing by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR). Pertaia was found responsible for dangerous play during a Pro D2 match against AS Béziers Hérault, specifically for a charge involving his elbow. While the initial sanction was six weeks, it was reduced due to mitigating circumstances, including his admission of fault. Under the Head Contact Process, the final week of the suspension may be replaced by educational work, potentially limiting his absence to two matches.