Real Madrid's Mourinho appeals UEFA ban
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is appearing before UEFA's appeal panel to challenge his five-match ban from Champions League matches.
Mourinho accused UEFA and its referees of a long-standing conspiracy to help rival Barcelona after his team lost 2-0 in a semifinal first-leg match in April. He was also sent from the dugout during the game.
UEFA's disciplinary body said the Portuguese coach made "inappropriate" comments.
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Mourinho is currently banned from entering the stadium and communicating with players and coaches at Madrid's next three group-stage matches.
He was banned for the return leg in Barcelona, and another match of his ban was suspended for three years.
UEFA's verdict is expected later Friday.
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