Bad Boy, we are with you! Balotelli hit with three-game ban for 'insulting and intimidating' referee

Mario Balotelli has been banned for three matches following a confrontation with the referee after AC Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Napoli on Sunday.
Balotelli, who missed a penalty and scored, was shown a second yellow card after the final whistle for his protests.
The Italy striker will miss the next three matches for making ‘insulting and intimidating comments’ towards the referee.

Seeing red: Mario Balotelli, left, is restrained by Milan team-mate Marco Amelia after being sent off

Mad Mario: Baloteli argues with referee Luca Banti

Balotelli, who had converted all 21 of his previous penalties in official matches, watched his run come to an end when Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina dived low to his right to keep out his effort just after the hour.
In a typically eventful performance, 'Supermario' was also booked, hit the crossbar, had another penalty appeal turned down and brought the game to life with a brilliant stoppage time goal.
The controversial Italian's sending off means he will miss the games against Bologna, Sampdoria and Juventus, although Milan may appeal the sentence.
Meanwhile, Milan will have its Curva Sud shut for the next home game against Sampdoria as punishment for racist chanting during the loss to Napoli.

Missed: Mario Balotelli missed the first penalty of his career in the 2-0 defeat to Napoli

Acrobatics: Balotelli attempts an overhead kick