FIFA have extended the two-month ban suffered by Benfica defender Luisao to cover all competitions.
The 31-year-old was suspended from domestic action following an attack on a referee in pre-season, but a statement from the world governing body has revealed that it will now cover European and international matches.
The statement read: "Fifa has informed the Federacao Portuguesa de Futebol (FPF) that the Chairman of the Fifa Disciplinary Committee has extended the two-month suspension imposed by the FPF on the player Luisao to have worldwide effect.
"This decision, which was communicated yesterday and is in accordance with Article 136 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code, comes after the Benfica captain attacked a referee during a pre-season friendly against Fortuna Dusseldorf last month. The player is banned from all club and international matches during this two-month period."
Luisao has 43 Brazilian caps to his name.
Matt Law
