# Disciplinary investigation into Paris Brunner celebration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disciplinary-investigation-into-paris-brunner-celebration > Updated: 2026-09-15T06:34:16.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2. AS Monaco striker Paris Brunner is facing potential disciplinary action following a controversial goal celebration during a 1-1 draw against RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1. After scoring an equalizer, the 20-year-old German player mimicked a throat-slitting gesture toward the home supporters. The National Council for Ethics (CNE) has referred the matter to the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) disciplinary commission. Brunner has issued apologies on social media, describing the gesture as “clumsy” and an emotional reaction to insults directed at his family from the stands. He stated, “I didn’t want to be disrespectful. It was in the heat of the moment.” Depending on the classification by the disciplinary committee, Brunner could face different penalties under league regulations. If the gesture is deemed “intimidating/threatening” behavior, he could face a four-match suspension. However, if it is classified merely as “excessive/inappropriate behavior,” the penalty may be reduced to a one-match suspension. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Younes Ebnoutalib nears German national team debut Eintracht Frankfurt's Younes Ebnoutalib is poised for a German national team call-up, while AS Monaco's Paris Brunner faces a potential four-match suspension for a controversial celebration. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-brunner-faces-potential-four-match-ban-for-controversial-gesture ### 2026-09-12: Paris Brunner faces ban after controversial Monaco goal celebration AS Monaco striker Paris Brunner faces a potential suspension of up to four matches after making a throat-slitting gesture during his goal celebration against Strasbourg. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-brunner-sparks-controversy-with-goal-celebration-for-monaco --- Cite as: Disciplinary investigation into Paris Brunner celebration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disciplinary-investigation-into-paris-brunner-celebration