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Higuain appeal against Juventus red card rejected

The striker will miss AC Milan's next two Serie A matches against Lazio and Parma after seeing his appeal dismissed

AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain's appeal against a two-match ban for a red card and on-pitch meltdown against Juventus has been rejected by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).

The FIGC's decision means Milan will be without the Argentine striker for the team's upcoming matches against Lazio and Parma.

Higuain endured a nightmare showing against parent club Juve on November 11, missing a penalty before being sent off in the second half.

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The Argentina international had to be led off the pitch by team-mates after he reacted furiously to referee Paolo Mazzoleni's decision to show him a straight red card.