Man City's Lewis given further two-match ban

Rico Lewis, the 20-year-old defender for Manchester City, has received an additional two-match ban following his red card incident during the Club World Cup opener against Wydad Casablanca. The incident occurred in the 88th minute when Lewis caught Wydad's Samuel Obeng in the face with his boot while both players were vying for a loose ball. As a result of this serious foul play, the FIFA disciplinary committee ruled that Lewis would face further sanctions beyond the initial automatic one-match ban he already received, which had caused him to miss Manchester City's recent 6-0 victory over Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates. City had hoped to appeal the disciplinary decision but were ultimately unsuccessful, leading to an extended absence for Lewis from the pitch.

As a consequence of the ruling, Lewis will miss the upcoming match against Juventus as well as a crucial last-16 tie in the tournament. This additional suspension comes at a time when Manchester City has already secured their place in the knockout stages after winning both of their group matches. The club, managed by Pep Guardiola, will now have to navigate these important fixtures without one of their promising young talents. The decision highlights the strict enforcement of rules regarding foul play in international competitions and could serve as a warning to other players regarding on-field conduct during high-stakes matches.