Juan Carlos Osorio Suspended 6 Matches for Insulting Officials
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been suspended for six matches by FIFA for using "insulting words towards the match officials while displaying an aggressive attitude towards them" during his team's encounter against Portugal at the 2017 Confederations Cup.
The governing body confirmed the punishment via their official website, with a fineย of CHF 5,000 handed out to the manager.
The FIFA statement read:
"Depending on the stage at which the final match of the Mexican national team takes place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017, any remaining matches of this six-match suspension shall be served during the national teamโs subsequent official matches."
The third-place playoff saw the Mexicans denied victory in the final seconds as Pepe fired home in the dying embers.
An own goal fromย Luis Neto had given Osario's team a precious lead after excellent work from Javier Hernandez on 54 minutes.
However, the goal from the experienced Portuguese defender triggered extra-time, and Mexico were defeated afterย Adrien Silva's late penalty.
Both sides had a player sent-off in the heated contest.
