“In over 30 years in soccer, I’ve never seen anything like this.”

The Canadian Football League announced three suspensions following the particularly eventful game between the Montreal Alouettes and the British Columbia Lions.

The penalties come as several incidents during the game have drawn attention.

Lions defensive back Josh Hagerty was suspended for two games for striking Alouettes running back Liam Talbot. According to reports following the game, Talbot suffered a serious injury that required surgery.

Alouettes General Manager Danny Maciocia reacted strongly to the situation. He described the actions against his player as “shameful” and “disgusting,” stating that this kind of behavior has no place in football.

Two Other Players Suspended Following the Altercation

The suspensions issued by the Alouettes and the Lions also include two other players involved in the events that occurred during the game.

Montreal defensive back Don Callis was suspended for one game after leaving his team's bench and striking Lions defensive back Deontai Williams. For his part, British Columbia defensive back Ronald Kent Jr. received a one-game suspension for instigating an altercation.

The CFL states that the disciplinary measures were imposed by its Health, Safety, and Integrity Department. The sanctions therefore pertain to several distinct incidents that occurred during the game.

On the Montreal side, Liam Talbot left Vancouver to return to his family following his surgery. Maciocia indicated that the young player will eventually return to Montreal when he is ready to resume activities with the organization.

This situation comes as the Alouettes are dealing with several absences ahead of their next game. In particular
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the Montreal team will have to manage Callis' suspension and the impact of injuries affecting its roster.
The events in Vancouver continue to be a topic of discussion, both because of the penalties announced by the CFL and the physical consequences for Talbot. The Alouettes' next game will take place on Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with several lineup changes expected.

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