EURO 2024Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho handed one-game ban
Posted Thursday, December 01, 2016 by ESPN
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has received a one-match touchline ban after being sent to the stands in Sunday's Premier League match against West Ham, the Football Association has announced.
As Mourinho replied to the FA before the appeal deadline of Thursday, admitting the charge, it meant that the governing body could deal with the matter more urgently -- meaning that he serves the ban for Wednesday's EFL Cup game, which also happens to be against West Ham.
Mourinho's punishment came after he was sent to the stands following his angry reaction to Paul Pogba's yellow card during his side's 1-1 draw against the Hammers on Sunday.
The United boss kicked a water bottle after Pogba was booked for diving during the first half at Old Trafford, with referee Jonathan Moss dismissing the Portuguese for his reaction.
Mourinho has also been fined £16,000 by the FA for his actions.
A statement from the FA read: "Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing [Wednesday], Jose Mourinho will serve a one-match touchline ban with immediate effect.
Photos
More»
[PICTURE SPECIAL] England 0-0 Slovenia
Wednesday June 26 2024
Euros' new hottest fan backs ENGLAND now
Wednesday June 26 2024
Meet Slovakia's sexiest supporter Veronika Rajek
Wednesday June 26 2024
Your Say