Milan's Rebic hit with 2-match ban, Donnarumma fined

Milan, March 16, 2021 (AFP) - AC Milan forward Ante Rebic has been handed a two-match ban and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma fined for their behaviour in last weekend's league defeat to Napoli, Serie A announced on Tuesday.

Croatian Rebic was sent off at the end of the 1-0 loss which saw second-placed Milan drop nine points behind leaders Inter to damage their hopes of a first league title since 2011.

Rebic was punished for being "disrespectful" to the referee and will miss their next two league games against Fiorentina and Sampdoria.

Donnarumma was fined 10,000 euros ($11,000) for his "threatening and offensive attitude towards members of the opposing club's bench, addressing one with an insulting expression".

Milan also take on Manchester United in a decisive Europa League game in the San Siro on Thursday, with the tie 1-1 after the first leg of the last 16.