

Villas-Boas had criticised the AFC disciplinary committee following his side's win over Evergrande, accusing it of favouritism. "Villas-Boas was found in breach of Article 50.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

"The Asian Football Confederation disciplinary and ethics committee has decided to fine Andre Villas-Boas for offensive words at the referee and comments made at the postmatch press conference," an AFC statement said. The former Chelsea and Tottenham coach was fined and warned about his future conduct, but will be on the touchline for the game against Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched its investigation after SIPG boss Villas-Boas launched a broadside against both it and Evergrande at his postmatch news conference. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪndre Villas-Boas escapes ban over Guangzhou car crash allegationsĪndre Villas-Boas has escaped suspension from the first leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal after he was investigated for suggesting Guangzhou Evergrande had been responsible for car crashes that disrupted Shanghai SIPG's route to the quarterfinal second leg.
