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Mario Balotelli issued a three-matches Ban For 'Intimidating' Referee (PHOTO)


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Mario Balotelli has been issued a three-matches ban for using "intimidating and insulting" words on the referee after AC Milan's 2-1 defeat by Napoli.
He was sent off at the final whistle after clashing with Napoli's Valon Behrami and arguing with the official.
The Italy striker had missed a penalty for the first time in his career before superbly netting in stoppage time. Milan may decide to appeal against the ex-Manchester City player's ban.
He misses the Serie A games against Bologna, Sampdoria and Juventus, if the suspension is not overturned.
Balotelli, who also hit the crossbar against Napoli, received his second booking after remonstrating with Behrami and referee Luca Banti at the San Siro.

Italian league bosses have also ordered Milan to close its Curva Sud stand for the next home game against Sampdoria as punishment for racist chanting by supporters during the Napoli defeat.

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