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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone suspended for 3 games in Copa del Rey
The Spanish football federation says Diego Simeone’s suspension will be served next season since Atletico Madrid were eliminated on Tuesday.
Updated on: Jan 27, 2018, 10:30:46 IST
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been banned from the touchline for three Copa del Rey matches for misconduct toward a referee in the competition.
The Spanish football federation says the suspension will be served next season since Atletico was eliminated on Tuesday.
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Simeone was sent off during Tuesday’s 3-1 cup loss to Sevilla for protesting a decision by the referee, earning a one-match touchline ban.
The punishment was extended by two matches because Simeone applauded the referee in a mocking fashion when he was dismissed.
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Atletico was eliminated 5-2 on aggregate in the two-legged quarterfinal.
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