Balotelli to serve one-match ban
Monday, June 22, 2009
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has suspended Italy forward Mario Balotelli for one match after his sending-off during the game against Sweden at the Under-21 finals.
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has suspended Italy forward Mario Balotelli for one UEFA competition match after his sending-off during the Azzurrini's game against Sweden at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship on Friday.
Ban applies immediately
Balotelli was sent off after 38 minutes of the Group A fixture in Malmo on 19 June. He will serve a one-match sanction for rough play against his opponent, with the suspension applying to the Belarus-Italy game tomorrow, 23 June. The decision of the Control and Disciplinary Body is not subject to appeal. The Italian team defeated Sweden 2-1 with Balotelli among the goalscorers.