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NYON, Switzerland (AP)—AS Roma’s Daniele De Rossi has been banned three games for his elbow to the face of Shakhtar Donetsk’s Dario Srna during a Champions League match.

European soccer’s governing body on Friday cited De Rossi for improper conduct. He will serve the ban in future Champions League or Europa League games. He can appeal the punishment within three days.

UEFA acted after referee Howard Webb missed what happened during Roma’s 3-0 loss and elimination in Ukraine last week. Webb then showed Srna a yellow card for protesting that De Rossi used his elbow.

Shakhtar advanced to the quarterfinals 6-2 on total goals.

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NYON, Switzerland (AP)—UEFA has banned AS Roma captain Daniele De Rossi for three matches after he struck Shakhtar Donetsk captain Dario Srna in the face during a Champions League match.

UEFA’s disciplinary panel sanctioned De Rossi on Friday after he was charged with improper conduct.

De Rossi will serve the ban in future Champions League or Europa League matches. He can appeal the punishment within three days.

UEFA acted after English referee Howard Webb missed the incident during Roma’s 3-0 loss and elimination in Ukraine last week. Webb then showed Srna a yellow card for protesting that De Rossi used his elbow.

Shakhtar advanced to the quarterfinals 6-2 on aggregate.

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