The French professional football league (LFP) has delayed its ruling on the nose-pinching incident involving Lyon striker Milan Baros.
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa player Baros pinched his nose in front of Stade Rennes` Cameroon-born midfielder Stephane M`Bia and waved his hand as if he were repelling an offensive odour during the French champions` 0-0 Ligue 1 draw at Rennes on April 18.
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The LFP`s disciplinary committee was expected to rule on Thursday but said in a statement it would not make any decision before hearing both players on May 3.
Czech International Baros has said there was nothing racist in his gesture and that he had only wanted to signify to M`Bia that he should move back and let him breathe.
Baros, 25, joined Lyon from Aston Villa in January.
