SOCCER:AC MILAN midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has been banned for four matches after Uefa ruled he had "assaulted" Tottenham coach Joe Jordan.

Milan later confirmed they will not be appealing the decision.

The Rossoneri vice-captain twice clashed with Jordan, during their Champions League last-16 first leg at the San Siro last Tuesday – which Tottenham won 1-0 – and after it, when he headbutted the 59-year-old.

A statement from Uefa read: The control and disciplinary body ruled that Gattuso had assaulted the Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Joe Jordan after the match.”

Gattuso, who was also cautioned in the 76th minute of the game, is already suspended for the return leg of the Uefa Champions League tie against Tottenham after receiving three yellow cards.

Consequently, the four-match suspension applies to the next four Uefa club competition matches for which he would be eligible.

The ban means Gattuso would not be available until the final should Milan progress.