Caixinha facing lengthy ban after Mexico meltdown

Former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha faces a long ban in Mexico after getting sent off again and trying to attack fans as he was led down the pitch.

The fiery Portuguese is now in charge of Mexico City side Cruz Azul, who sit on top of the Liga MX. He is already serving a one-match touchline ban for a Copa Mexico game, but lost his cool again in a fixture against Tijuana, after he was sent off by referee Mario Humberto Vargas for arguing with the fourth official.

On his way to the tunnel, Caixinha entered into verbal jousting with the home fans, before thumping his chest and being restrained as he tried to continue the debate with the home supporters in the stand.

It is the fifth time that the 47-year-old has been in trouble with the Mexican football authorities in two spells at Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna, with offences ranging from arguing with referees, pushing rival manag- ers and having a tunnel brawl with opposition players and he is now set for a lengthy ban.

His assistant, Joaquin Moreno explained: “Pedro is someone who has a very strong personality and character.

“He’s been suspended from the touchline before and we’ve won, so this will not be a problem for us.”

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