Swiss league leaders Neuchatel Xamax said on Tuesday they would appeal against a nine-month ban imposed on French international defender Jean-Pierre Cyprien for his part in a post-match brawl .
<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> league leaders <organization>Neuchatel Xamax</organization> said on Tuesday they would appeal against a nine-month ban imposed on <misc>French</misc> international defender <person>Jean-Pierre Cyprien</person> for his part in a post-match brawl . </response>