Demolition man Cartu hit by UEFA ban

European football’s ruling body UEFA has slapped a one-match European ban on Romanian coach Sorin Cartu after he kicked down the visiting team dugout during a Champions League match at Basel last week.

Cartu’s moment of madness came as his side were crashing out of the competition on the back of a 1-0 loss to the Swiss side.

He repeatedly kicked the side of the shelter, smashing through the plastic structure and had to be restrained from causing further damage by another team official sitting next to him.

Cartu has already been sacked by his club, Romanian champions Cluj, following the incident, and been replaced by Alin Minteuan.

As well as the ban, which is applicable to all European club competitions, UEFA handed Cartu a 10,000 euros fine for unsporting behaviour.

CFR Cluj has also contacted FC Basel with a view to paying to repair the damaged dugout.

UEFA also announced a three-match ban for Cluj defender Felice Piccolo, who was shown the red card in the 88th minute.

All UEFA sanctions are subject to appeal.