The AFC released the outcome of its November disciplinary committee meeting, one that saw 39 charges laid, many of which stemmed from some spiteful encounters in the Champions League involving ties with champions Western Sydney.
The quarter-final clash between Western Sydney and Guangzhou Evergrande resulted in nine charges laid in total between the two clubs, including AFC Coach of the Year Popovic suspended for two Champions League games and facing a $2,000 fine.
Guangzhou's Marcello Lippi did not get off lightly, either, the World Cup-winning coach receiving a four-match ban, one game of which he has already served, and a $5,000 sanction.
Al-Hilal striker Nasser Al-Shamrani's eight-match Champions League ban for headbutting and spitting at Wanderers defender Matthew Spiranovic was also confirmed.
