Referee Tony Chapron did one of the most bizarre things ever in football as he kicked Nantes defender Diego Carlos in a game between Nantes and PSG.
The referee also sent the player off and this has caused a stir among football fans on social media.
Chapron has attracted a punishment from the French Football Association.
In a statement, the French FA said its "technical body for referees (DTA) and the federal commission of referees" had "decided on the withdrawal of Tony Chapron, who had been appointed for Wednesday's Ligue 1 game between Angers and Troyes, until further notice".
It added: "Mr Tony Chapron will shortly be called to meet the LFP (French football league) disciplinary committee.
"Mr Tony Chapron, after reviewing the images, stated that his fall was caused accidentally. He has informed the DTA that he has prepared a report to this effect for the LFP disciplinary commission."
Nantes chairman Waldemar Kita said Chapron should be banned for six months for the "scandalous" incident.
"It's a joke," Kita told French TV. "I received 20 text messages from all over the world telling me that this referee is a joke.
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"If I talk too much, I will be summoned by an ethics commission. We have no right to say anything."
PSG won the match 1-0.
Watch referee Chapron kick Nantes defender