Balotelli banned at last!

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been handed a one-match suspension over a controversial post on social media.The Italian was deemed to have committed an aggravated breach of Football Association Rule E3 [2] after posting a picture on Instagram and Twitter containing potentially offensive language referring to ethnic origin and/ or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief .Balotelli has also been given a 25,000 fine and ordered to attend an education programme.Former Milan striker Balotelli received criticism for the picture that contained video game character Super Mario and a series of racial stereotypes.The image was later taken down and Balotelli issued an apology for his actions, stating that the post was intended to be anti-racist and in good humour.The 23-year-old has been struggling with a groin problem, but the punishment means he will definitely miss Sundays Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal.Balotelli has been warned as to his future conduct.
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