Juventus forward Douglas Costa has been hit with a four-match ban after spitting at Federico di Francesco during a Serie A clash with Sassuolo.
The Brazil international has been stung by Serie A authorities following his red card during an Italian top-flight fixture on Sunday.
Juve were seconds from securing a 2-1 victory when their South American forward was sent from the field.
Having been drawn into a tussle with Di Francesco, Costa proceeded to aim his head, elbow and saliva at his opponent.
Costa has now been made aware of his punishment, with the referee’s match report and video evidence having been reviewed.