France coach Raymond Domenech will have to watch Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy from the San Siro stands after UEFA on Tuesday upheld his touchline ban for match-rigging allegations.
Domenech's appeal was partially upheld, however.
He will no longer have to pay a 10,000-Swiss-franc fine originally imposed for accusing Italy of bribing the referee of a 1999 Under-21 Olympic qualifying match between the two countries.
The French coach has one avenue of appeal left, world sports supreme arbitration panel TAS.
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said he had "no problem" with Domenech being allowed to coach his team from the bench - something he said was "fundamental" for himself.
Echoing Italian Soccer Federation President Giancarlo Abete, he said he was ready to shake Domenech's hand before the game.
Donadoni said he was sure the rumpus over Domenech's allegations would not affect the mood of the game.
Italy are two points behind France, which beat them 3-1 a year ago to make the Azzurri campaign an uphill climb.
Saturday's second rematch against their beaten World Cup Final opponents and next Wednesday's away game in Ukraine are seen as crucial to Italy's qualifying hopes.
Italy are a point ahead of Scotland, which it plays on November 17 in Edinburgh, and five points ahead of Ukraine.
