Juventus coach Antonio Conte and director general Giuseppe Marotta have been punished by the Italian FA for their post-match outbursts against a referee last week.
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Both Conte and Marotta had aimed disparaging remarks towards match official Marco Guida for failing to award an injury-time penalty to the Bianconeri in the 1-1 draw with Genoa.
It is believed the pair were suspicious of the referee, given he resides in Napoli, the home of Juve's closest rivals for the Serie A title this season.
A statement on the league's official website read: "Antonio Conte is disqualified for two games and fined €10,000 for confronting the referee with insulting remarks at the end of the game and repeating them in the changing room shortly afterwards.
"Giuseppe Marotta is banned from pursuing any activity with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) or representing his club until February 18 for challenging the work of the officials and addressing the referee with an intimidating attitude and insulting remarks."
At the post-match press conference after the Genoa game, Conte had said of Guida: "When I hear certain things, 'shame' is the least I can say.
"Goal-line official Andrea Romeo said it was a penalty. But Guida explained that he didn't feel up to awarding it."
Marotta stopped short of crying foul against the official, but felt he could have been swayed by emotional factors given his ties with the city of Napoli.
"I'm sure it wasn't an act of bad faith, but the referee Guida, from Torre Annunziata, was clearly in difficulty and I would question the appointment," Marotta said. "Imagine if they sent a referee from Turin to take a Napoli game."
Conte's ban means he will miss his side's Serie A clashes with Chievo and Fiorentina.
Bianconeri defenders Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini were also charged with improper conduct following their behaviour after the game, with the Turin outfit receiving a fine of €50,000 for the conduct of their staff and supporters.
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