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Mauricio Pinilla given five-game ban for slapping referee

Genoa forward Mauricio Pinilla [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Genoa forward Mauricio Pinilla has been banned for five games after slapping referee Claudio Gavillucci.

A statement from Serie A's disciplinary body said Pinilla used insulting language against the referee, as well as showing an offensive gesture, before slapping the official.

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