Story ProgressBack to home
AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes gets four-game ban for punching opponent
Mexes aimed a punch at Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini which was was captured by TV.
Rome:
AC Milan central defender Philippe Mexes was banned for four games on Monday after punching Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini in a Serie A clash in Italy's Turin city on Sunday.
The Rossoneri centre-back's violence went unnoticed by the match officials, but was captured by TV, according to which the Italian football authorities decided to hand him a retrospective four game suspension.
Chiellini had complained about Mexes' assault and demanded that he be punished.
It means the French international will miss the games against Udinese, Parma, Lazio and Fiorentina.
Topics mentioned in this article
Football
Philippe Mexes
Giorgio Chiellini
Yoann Gourcuff
Atalanta
Fiorentina
Catania
AC Milan
Chievo
Juventus
Genoa
Napoli
Lazio
Chelsea
Juventus Stadium
Bayern Munchen
Euro 2012
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check India Tour of Australia 2024-25, Results, News and IPL 2025 Mega Auction Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.