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    Mexico coach Aguirre gets three-match ban

    Reuters

    Sunday, July 12, 2009

    Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been banned for three matches by regional soccer body CONCACAF after clashing with Panama midfielder Ricardo Phillips during their Gold Cup group match. Ten minutes from the end of the 1-1 draw, Aguirre left his technical area and stuck his foot out in front of the player just as the ball crossed the touchline. The Mexican coach's foot appeared to make contact with Phillips, who reacted angrily, prompting a fracas on the field and crowd trouble in the stands. T ...

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