DOUGLAS COSTA hit the headlines for all of the wrong reasons this weekend.
The Juventus winger was sent off against Sassuolo for his shameful actions as his team scraped a 2-1 win.
Getty - Contributor Douglas Costa was sent off after the officials consulted VAR[/caption]
Douglas Costa was given a red card for spitting at, headbutting and elbowing Federico Di Francesco.
After getting into a tussle with the 24-year-old, he elbowed him and appeared to spit into his mouth from a foot away.
He then headbutted Francesco, before he was initially shown a yellow card.
Costa was then sent off the field after the officials consulted VAR.
The 28-year-old spat in the mouth of his opponentSky Sports
How long has he been banned for?
The length of his ban is yet to be confirmed.
But Juve boss Max Allegri has claimed that he will be fined and given a “long” ban for his inappropriate actions.
He fumed: “It’s only right that he is fined, and he certainly will be.
“I was surprised by his reaction. We have suffered a goal, a red card and a suspension which will be long.”
The Juventus star will be fined by his club for his actionsReuters
It is expected that the ban will be for a minimum of three games.
In 2015, former Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse and ex-Manchester United defender Jonny Evans were given seven and six-game suspensions for spitting.
He has since apologised to the fans and his team-mates for his “misleading reaction”.
Costa posted: “I would like to apologise to all of Juventus fans for this misleading reaction in today’s game.
“I also apologise to my team-mates, who are always with me in good times and bad.
“I was ugly, I am aware and I apologise to everyone for it.
“I make it clear that this isolated attitude does not match what I have always shown in my career.”
The 28-year-old issued an apology to his fans and team-matesGetty - Contributor
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