
File photo of Italy's forward Mario Balotelli in action at the Confederations Cup against Brazil on June 22, 2013.
(AFP/Vanderlei Almeida)
ROME: 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 on Monday.
Balotelli saw red after the final whistle when he received a second yellow card for dissent.
The controversial Italy striker will miss Serie A matches against Bologna, Sampdoria and, crucially, champions Juventus.
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