PSL DC hands down sanction on Gaston Sirino and Mamelodi Sundowns

The Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee has finally handed down its sanction in the case against Mamelodi Sundowns and Gaston Sirino.

The league found Sirino and Sundowns guilty as charged for bringing the game into disrepute in an incident where the playmaker allegedly
assaulted SuperSport United duo Clayton Daniels and Dean Furman during an MTN8 semi-final tie last year.

As a result, Sundowns ordered to pay a fine of R200,000 of which R150,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that they are not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension.

Sirino, meanwhile, will serve a two-match suspension and order pay a fine of R75,000 of which R25,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension.

The PSL has released the following statement:

‘The Premier Soccer League Disciplinary Committee (DC) previously found Mamelodi Sundowns and their player, Gastón Sirino, guilty on several charges.

‘Mamelodi Sundowns were found guilty of bringing the League in disrepute while Gastón Sirino was found guilty of assaulting two SuperSport United players, Dean Furman and Clayton Daniels.

‘The DC has ruled that:

‘Mamelodi Sundowns is ordered to pay a fine of R200,000 of which R150,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that they are not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension.

‘Gastón Sirino is ordered to serve a two-match suspension.

‘Gastón Sirino is ordered to pay a fine of R75,000 of which R25,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension.

‘Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Gastón Sirino are ordered to pay the several sittings of the Disciplinary Committee.’