Roma coach Jose Mourinho given 2-game ban after red card

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has been banned for two games as punishment for his outburst during the latest setback when his team drew 2-2 with Verona in the Italian league.

Mourinho, who was red carded, encroached onto the field in Saturdays game to argue with the referee and then kicked the ball into the crowd.

The Portuguese coach acted in a threatening manner, Serie A said in its disciplinary announcement Tuesday. The league also fined him 20,000 euros ($22,700).

Eighth-place Roma is winless in its last three league games all draws, including one against relegation-threatened Genoa.

The ban means Mourinho wont be on the touchline for Romas games at Spezia on Sunday and at home against Atalanta on March 5.

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