Spurs boss Mourinho gets suspended one-match European ban

Jose Mourinho has been handed a suspended one-match European ban by UEFA after being deemed responsible for the late start to his Tottenham side's recent Europa League match against Royal Antwerp in October, which they lost 1-0. Spurs have also been fined a total of €28,000 for the delayed start and one other breach, relating to equipment.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has been handed a suspended one-match European competition ban, UEFA said on Friday.

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The Portuguese coach was deemed to be responsible for the late kickoff of Spurs' Europa League match at Royal Antwerp on October 29.

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UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary body said the ban is deferred for a probationary period of one year.

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Tottenham were also fined €25,000 for the late kickoff plus €3,000 for a breach of UEFA's equipment regulations.

Spurs lost the match 1-0 in Belgium but top Group J on goal difference, ahead of Antwerp and LASK Linz.

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