Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte handed two-game ban after red card Vs Udinese

Italian giants Inter Milan had opportunity to climb up to top spot in Serie A after AC Milan's humiliating loss against Atalanta on previous matchday. But Antonio Conte's men could t make most of clash against Udinese after being held to a goalless draw, leaving Nerazzurri hapless. Furr embarrassment ensued after head coach Antonio Conte was sent off in injury time after he appeared to threaten referee. He will w miss out on two league games following a ban. 

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Antonio Conte banned after red card vs Udinese 

Conte was sent off in game against Udinese after he was seen lashing out at referee for lack of added time. He continued protest until end of game. former Chelsea boss has w been handed a two-game ban by Serie A for verbally threatening referee. He will also be handed a hefty fine estimated at €20,000. 

Serie A, while handing a two-match ban to Conte has stated he used "disrespectful phrases towards referee that continued off pitch." statement furr read, "In tunnel that leads to changing rooms (Conte) confronted referee in a threatening manner, screaming at him a seriously offensive expression."

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Conte red card: Coach to miss Benevento, Fiorentina clash

Inter's technical manr Gabriele Oriali has also been handed a game's ban along with a fine estimated at €5000. ban suggests that 51-year-old coach will w miss out league clash against Benevento and Fiorentina as club look to match up AC Milan in Serie A standings.

Two points separate  San Siro based outfits currently, with Milan in driving seat having racked up 42 points to ir credit. A victory in game against Udinese could have brought up Conte's men level with AC Milan, but Inter failed to capitalise on ir chances. 

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AC Milan vs Inter Milan: Christian Eriksen shines in Coppa Italia 

Amid ban, Conte guided his side to semi-final of Coppa Italia following an epic encounter with AC Milan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened scoring for Stefa Pioli, only for Romelu Lukaku to net equaliser from spot in second half, with Milan going down to 10-man. Besides, Christian Eriksen bagged goal in injury time from a sensational freekick to win tie.

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