Bastia coach banned over comments
 |  Ciccolini's comments against PSG were overheard by TV viewers |
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PARIS, France -- Bastia coach Francois Ciccolini has been banned from the touchline for two matches for racist remarks he aimed at Paris St Germain's Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana.
Saturday's game between PSG and Bastia, which PSG won 1-0, took place behind closed doors, allowing TV viewers to overhear comments usually covered by crowd noise.
"After remarks made by him, the disciplinary committee have decided to ban Francois Ciccolini from the pitch for two matches," said a French league spokesman.
"The committee took into account Francois Ciccolini's apologies and regrets, and the fact that Lorik Cana considered the incident over."
Ciccolini will not be allowed to sit on the bench for the Ligue 1 games against Sochaux and Metz.
