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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Guardiola laughed it off afterwards, saying he had been having a beer pre-match rather than following the Arsenal match with his team, as he served a touchline ban.

From BBC

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

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

Asked how he would cope with serving a touchline ban, the Reds boss said he would be sitting in the stand close to his friend Isaac.

From BBC

Maresca will miss Saturday's game against Everton as he serves a one-match touchline ban.

From BBC

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