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Matt Miazga has been hit with a three-game ban and undisclosed fine for misconduct after FC Cincinnati’s playoff victory over New York Red BUlls. The tough penalty means that Miazga will miss the remainder of 2023 for Cincinnati , who are in the Eastern Conference final. The 28-year-old was recently named MLS Defender of the Year and he was a key part of Cincinnati’s historic Supporters Shield-winning season. But now, with his team just two games away from MLS Cup glory, Miazga is unable to feature for Pat Noonan’s team. The League's best 🏆 Lucho Acosta and Matt Miazga named to 2023 MLS Best XI pic.twitter.com/v4IXCwat1Z — S - FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) November 28, 2023 What did Matt Miazga do to get suspended? The suspension comes after a lengthy investigation from the MLS Disciplinary Committee into Miazga’s actions in the game against NY Red Bulls. Cincinnati held a 1-0 lead from the first game of their best-of-three series and the second game, held at Red Bull ...

On Tim Sherwood's managerial debut as Tottenham Hotspur interim boss, he turned away from the field of play, spinning in one fluent twirl to unleash a tirade upon the fourth official. Sam Allardyce, into his second decade as a top flight coach by that point, watched on from the opposite dugout as West Ham United's manager . Before letting out a meaty chuckle, he bellowed: "You're getting the hang of it!" In the heat of a match, managers often let their emotions spill over. Unlike their players, coaches were formerly exempt from the same public punishments of yellow and red cards. Instead, they would receive a verbal caution or get sent to the stands. However, a rule change over recent years has empowered referees to thrust a slip of lamented card towards the Premier League benches. Here's everything you need to know about the mandate brought in to protect the league's beleaguered fourth officials and their colleagues. When were yellow and red cards for Pre...