M.Balotelli receives a red card with a painful gash (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

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Milan" striker Mario Balotelli paid dearly for losing his temper in the "Serie A" match against "Napoli".

After the game, the scandalous player attacked the referee and received a punishment - a red card.

It is reported that the 23-year-old player will have to miss up to three league matches. One of the matches will be particularly important - against Turin's "Juventus" defending champions.

Balotelli's loss of composure not only led to the team's 1-2 defeat, but also to his first career missed penalty kick from 11 meters.