Mario Balotelli gets three-match ban

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been suspended for three matches after his red card in the 2-1 victory over Napoli on the weekend, the Italian football league announced yesterday.

Balotelli saw red after the final whistle when he received a second yellow card for dissent.u00a0The controversial Italy striker will miss Serie A matches against Bologna, Sampdoria and, crucially, champions Juventus.u00a0

Mario Balotelli

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