UEFA bans Steaua Bucharest coach Radoi following 'Suits'-inspired con

Who does this sound like?

A young hot-shot wearing a suit, shirt, and tie has a secret. He's not who he claims he is. Despite having talent and an analytical mind, he does not have the right credentials for his vocational calling.

But a lack of a license doesn't stop him. He manages to get into a high-powered position within a major organization, becomes a crucial figure to the company's daily operations while harboring his secret, a fear of being caught hanging over his head every day.

For those familiar with the hit TV show "Suits," the character sounds a lot like its protagonist, Mike Ross, a young lawyer practicing law without actually going to law school or passing the bar exam.

It's a dramatic fictional tale that could only be written for television, but for fans of Romanian outfit Steaua Bucharest, it's reality.

Coach Mirel Radoi is a 34-year-old hot-shot who is living the "Suits" lifestyle himself, only he was caught. UEFA banned Radoi, forbidding him from communicating with his players in the technical area after it was revealed he does not have the required coaching license.

Radoi will still be allowed to sit on the bench for domestic matches as long as he doesn't speak with his players or staff. And, Romania's football federation says it'll ban him for up to six games if he doesn't comply with this ban.

Radoi took over as the club's sporting director in May. He took on the head-coaching role in his team's Champions League preliminary games against both AS Trencin and Partizan Belgrade.

Like most long cons, Radoi got caught. He was banned from the technical area for his team's 3-0 loss to Rosenborg in the Europa League. Team owner Gigi Becali says it won't happen again.

"We should have just said that Radoi is the technical director," Becali said. "Radoi doesn't need to be on the bench. He'll stay next to me, in the VIP box."

Still don't buy the connection? Mike Ross and Mirel Radoi both share the M. R. initials. If that's not a clear sign, we don't know what is.