In a dramatic turn of events, AC Milan's Luka Jovic was handed a two-match ban in Serie A for his impulsive act of slapping Monza's Armando Izzo during their intense 4-2 defeat at Monza. The incident occurred early in the second half, with Milan trailing by two goals. Jovic's moment of indiscretion resulted in his dismissal, leaving his team a man down.
Despite the setback, AC Milan displayed remarkable resilience. Olivier Giroud and Christian Pulisic stepped up to the challenge, scoring crucial goals in the dying minutes to level the score. However, Monza had the final say, delivering two stunning last-gasp strikes through Warren Bondo and Lorenzo Colombo, securing a memorable victory.
Jovic's suspension will see him miss crucial matches against Atalanta and Lazio, both of whom are vying for a spot in the revamped Champions League next season. The Serbian forward's absence will be a significant blow to AC Milan's aspirations.
In a separate incident, Lazio's sporting director, Mariano Fabiani, was slapped with a month-long suspension for his outburst against officials during their 2-1 defeat to Bologna. Fabiani's tirade at the end of the first half, where he aggressively contested the referee's performance, led to his ejection from the field. His behavior continued in the tunnel, where he reportedly pushed the referee in anger.
Serie A's disciplinary committee took swift action, imposing a heavy ban on Fabiani for his unacceptable conduct. The incident highlights the need for maintaining sportsmanship and respecting officials' decisions in competitive matches.
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