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Samir Nasri gets 3-match ban

Updated: July 28, 2012, 12:28 AM ET
Associated Press

PARIS -- The French Football Federation says it has banned midfielder Samir Nasri for three matches because of his behavior toward a journalist at the European Championship.

Nasri issued an expletive-laced rant following France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the quarterfinals. He previously made a sarcastic gesture with his finger over his mouth and yelled "Shut your mouth!" at another journalist after scoring in the opening Group D match against England.

He will miss an exhibition against ...

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