touchline ban

British

noun

sport an official prohibition of a manager or coach from being present on or near the field during a match

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Lijnders made the comments after City's 4-0 FA quarter-final win against Liverpool last weekend, with Guardiola unable to fulfil media duties as he was serving a touchline ban.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lijnders was on media duty after Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool with manager Pep Guardiola serving a touchline ban, and reflected on the importance of the Portuguese international to City.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In 2023, then Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was handed a touchline ban after suggesting referee Paul Tierney had "something against" his side.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Maresca could only watch from the stands, serving a touchline ban, as his side failed to capitalise on a dominant first half before crumbling once Villa clicked into gear in the second half.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Slot served a touchline ban for the EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton in December after being shown three yellow cards.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

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