Milan's Mexes gets four-match ban


AC Milan's Philippe Mexes celebrates after scoring against Fiorentina during their Italian Serie A soccer match at Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence March 26, 2014. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito

MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes has been banned for four matches for grabbing an opponent by the throat, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

The French international was sent off following the incident involving Lazio captain Stefano Mauri in the closing stages of the game on Saturday which Milan lost 3-1.

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