Adriano banned for punching!

Inter’s Brazilian striker Adriano has received a three-match ban after he punched an opponent in last night’s Serie A match between the Nerazzurri and Sampdoria; Inter won 1-0 thanks to a single goal from the culprit himself.

Inter’s appeal against Adriano’s three-match suspension following the punch he gave to Sampdoria defender Daniele Gastaldello in last Sunday’s match has been rejected. The Court of Federal Justice confirmed that the ‘Emperor’ will miss Inter’s next three league games against Catania, Torino, and Lecce.

Jose Mourinho’s men took all three points, allowing them to maintain their three point lead at the head of Serie A, but a bout of violent conduct from the Brazilian has spoiled the party for i Biscione.

In the 40th minute of the game Adriano should have been sent off for a punch to Daniele Gastaldello’s stomach, while trying to free himself from his marker.

The referee did not notice the aggressive act, and so the judgement fell on the shoulders of the Sporting Judge Gianpaolo Tosel, who dished out the ban.

The Brazilian had just recently rejoined the squad and began to play well once again, only to do something like this and dent his reputation further.

Mourinho, too, was sent off in yesterday’s encounter after saying something to the referee, which was obviously inappropriate and the Portuguese coach was dismissed to the stand. As a result he has also been awarded a one-match touchline ban.