Queiroz banned for insulting anti-doping agents

Queiroz had admitted exchanging harsh words with anti-doping doctors during a surprise visit to Portugal's World Cup training camp in May but said he was simply expressing his annoyance at having his players' rest disturbed.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on its website that its disciplinary council "considered partially valid the accusation against Queiroz". It dismissed a charge of obstructing the agents, which could have cost the coach his job.

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