FC Pune City head coach Ranko Popovic has been suspended for four matches after his remarks against match officials during his side’s 2-0 win against FC Goa last week.
Popovic has also been fined Rs 5 lakhs and will miss games against NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC and ATK.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee found Popovic in breach of Article 50 (misconduct against match officials) and Article 58 (offensive behaviour and fair play) for his remarks made at the post-match press conference in Goa.
“Ranko Popovic, Head Coach of FC Pune City is fined Rs 5,00,000 and is suspended for four matches of FC Pune City, from the date of this decision. The amount should be deposited to All India Football Federation within 10 days from the date of communication of this decision and until such payment, the match suspension to continue, over and above four match suspension,” said the AIFF Disciplinary Committee press release.