Frei, who plays his club soccer forStade Rennesin France, wasinitiallycleared afteraninvestigationbut was handed a three-match ban when newtelevisionevidencewaspresented.
Meanwhile in France, Montpellier reclaimed their position at the top of the Ligue 1 from big-spending Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 victory at StadeRennes.