Copa America news

Martino handed two-game ban

July 22, 2011
Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has been handed a two-game touchline ban following his part in the fracas which marred his side's Copa America semi-final win over Venezuela on Wednesday.

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The sanction means Martino will have to sit in the stands for Sunday's final against Uruguay in Buenos Aires.

Paraguay beat Venezuela 5-3 on penalties before police and security staff had to intervene as ...

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