Brazil 2014: Song bags three-match ban for elbowing Mandzukic

Alex Song has been handed a three match ban after he was sent off for elbowing Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic.

The Indomitable Lions were already a goal down, when the Barcelona player was dismissed for the offence. They went on to lose 4-0 and are already out of the World Cup.

According to the statement, the former Arsenal man will miss the next two international games having missed the final Group game against Brazil on Monday.

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided today to suspend Song for three matches and impose a fine of CHF 20,000 for breaching art. 48 par. 1 d) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC),” a FIFA statement read.

“The first match of this suspension is to be served in the upcoming World Cup fixture between Cameroon and Brazil on 23 June 2014, with the remaining two to be served at the next official matches of the Cameroon national team"

Meanwhile, Cameroon were beaten 4-1 by the host Brazil on Monday to confirm their exit having lost all three matches in the Group.