NYON, Switzerland — Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Pinto has beensuspended for two Champions League matches after whistling to fool anopponent into thinking he was offside.UEFA says Pinto was guilty of "gross unsporting conduct" in an Oct. 20 match against FC Copenhagen at Camp Nou.Pinto is banned for the return match in Denmark next Tuesday and an away match against Greek club Panathinaikos on Nov. 24.The34-year-old 'keeper whistled, causing Copenhagen forward Cesar Santinto stop — think it was the referee — as he ran through on goal in the26th minute when Barcelona led 1-0. The Spanish champion eventually won2-0.Copenhagen complained to UEFA that Pinto's action violated "all principles of fair play and respect for the game."
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