Summary The brawl started after a 1-1 draw against Huachipato in Chile on April 18.
SAO PAULO (AP) - Gremio coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches because of his involvement in a brawl following a Copa Libertadores match this month.
The South American football federation also imposed a $25,000 fine on the former Real Madrid and Brazil coach, who received the second-most severe punishment among eight sanctions announced Tuesday.
Gremio assistant coach Emerson da Rosa was suspended for eight matches and fined $20,000.
The brawl started after a 1-1 draw against Huachipato in Chile on April 18, a result that eliminated the Chilean team.
Huachipato coaches and players accused Luxemburgo of initiating the incident by provoking them following the final whistle, an allegation he denies.
Coach Jorge Pellicer and Huachipato players charged after Luxemburgo, who fell to the ground while trying to flee.
