Auxerre coach says he got fired for middle finger gesture

Auxerre previously apologized for their coach’s behavior. Furlan was sent off deep in added time during Auxerre’s 2-1 loss at Clermont on Sunday.

Jean-Marc Furlan (FRANK PERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

Auxerre coach Jean-Marc Furlan said he has been fired by the French league club after he gave opposing fans the middle finger during a match.

Speaking to local newspaper L’Yonne Républicaine, Furlan said he was notified of a 10-day suspension on Tuesday.