Football

Mourinho hit with suspension

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has been suspended for one game by Europe’s football-governing body, UEFA.
Mourinho has been punished for Tottenham’s late arrival in their last Europa League clash against Belgian club, Royal Antwerp.
The North London club were late to kick-off in their 1-0 defeat to Royal Antwerp on October 29 and Mourinho was found to be responsible for the late kick-off at Bosuilstadion in Antwerp last month.
UEFA further announced that Mourinho’s suspension was “deferred for a probationary period of one year, starting from the date of the present decision”.
Tottenham were fined €25,000 (£23,000) for being responsible for the late kick-off, while the Premier League side were also charged €3,000 (£2,600) for violating the UEFA equipment regulations.
Spurs are currently sitting top of Group J in the Europa League after three match days on six points, ahead of Antwerp and LASK on goal difference.
Mourinho’s Tottenham secured only their second win in their past 10 away Europa League matches after topping Ludogorets earlier this month.  
Harry Kane also became the third player to score 200 goals for Tottenham in all competitions in the 3-1 triumph, after Jimmy Greaves (266) and Bobby Smith (208).
Kane followed up that star turn by scoring the winner in Tottenham’s 1-0 victory at lowly West Brom prior to the international break, with Spurs moving second in the Premier League standings – only a point behind leaders Leicester City following eight rounds.  

Sammy Wejinya

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