Philippe Mexes was given a four-match ban for grabbing the throats of Lazio players Stefano Mauri and Lorik Cana during AC Milan's 3-1 defeat at the weekend.

The Frenchman saw red late in the loss at the Olimpico on Saturday, and he will miss AC Milan's next four games for his violent act.

The defender lost his cool in the closing stages of the game, appearing to grab the opposition players round the neck.

His team-mate Riccardo Montolivo attempted to contain Mexes' red mist, but could do nothing about him seeing red in the closing stages.

Phillippe Mexes (right) grabbing the throat of Lazio's Stefano Mauri

The AC Milan defender appeared to grab him be the neck from behind late on in the game

His team-mate Riccardo Montolivo attempted to break up the incident on Saturday evening

Mexes also tangled with another Lazio player in Lorik Cana (right) afterwards

The defender was eventually dismissed for the incident as AC Milan were beaten 3-1

Marco Parolo scored twice for the home side as they heaped more woe on Milan at the Stadio Olimpico.

The hosts hit back from behind to claim victory and leave the Rossoneri without a win in their last five Serie A games.

Jeremy Menez had given Milan a fourth-minute lead which lasted until two minutes after the break when Parolo netted his opener.

Five minutes later Miroslav Klose put Lazio in front and Parolo's second nine minutes from time effectively sealed win which sends the hosts up to fifth.

Lazio's Marco Parolo celebrates after scoring during the Serie A clash with AC Milan