Gattuso hit with four-match ban
Posted Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by thesun.co.uk
GATT OUTTA HERE ... Gattuso confronts Tottenham coach Joe Jordan
AC MILAN star Gennaro Gattuso has been slapped with a four-match ban for his headbutt on Joe Jordan.
The Italian midfielder lost his cool at the end of last Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham at the San Siro.
He was already banned from the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie after picking up a yellow card.
But he will now face a further spell on the sidelines following his post-match antics.
Crazed Gattuso confronted Spurs No2 Jordan and, after exchanging verbal blows, headbutted the 59-year-old Scot.
It sparked a huge confrontation between players and coaches from both sides.
And UEFA have acted by banning Gattuso for "gross unsporting conduct".
A statement from European football's governing body said: "The control and disciplinary body ruled that Gattuso had assaulted Jordan after the match.
"Gattuso, who was also cautioned in the 76th minute of the game, is already suspended for the return leg of the tie against Tottenham after receiving three yellow cards.
"Consequently, the four-match suspension applies to the next four UEFA club competition matches for which he would be eligible."
Gattuso has three days to appeal against the ban.
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