Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley has been handed a 13-game ban for making a homophobic comment to an opposition player.
The midfielder, 32, admitted a Football Association charge of misconduct over a comment made to Walsall striker Jamille Matt during a League Two game in January.
Finley was sent off in the 38th minute of the game – which Tranmere went on to lose 5-1 – having been shown a second yellow card.
He has also been fined £2,000 and ordered to complete an education programme following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.
In a statement, Tranmere said they “condemn all forms of discrimination and will deal with the matter internally”.
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