Atletico's Griezmann banned for 2 matches for insulting referee

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has been banned for two matches after being sent off for insulting the referee during his side's 2-2 draw with Girona on Saturday.

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Published : 23 August 2017, 02:28 PM
Updated : 23 August 2017, 02:28 PM

The France international Griezmann protested after being booked for diving by Juan Martinez Munuera.

Atletico have 10 working days to appeal against the ban, Spanish football federation RFEF said in a statement.

The RFEF also confirmed a one-game ban against Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for being sent off in his side’s 3-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna.