Brandao gets 6-month ban

Bastia's Brazilian striker Brandao was banned for six months by the French football league's disciplinary commission on Thursday for headbutting Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Motta, his club announced.
Brandao had already been suspended on August 21, five days after he clashed with Motta in the corridors of the Parc des Princes following the two clubs' Ligue 1 match.
He will only be able to return to action on February 21 next year.