Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy was handed a three-match ban by European governing body UEFA today for head-butting an opponent in last week's Champions League clash at Dynamo Kiev.
Bellamy deliberately head-butted an opponent in the face," UEFA said in a statement.
"Since the referee did not see the incident, the decision was rendered on the basis of the video evidence as well as the statement made by Craig Bellamy."
The Wales international has until midnight on Saturday to appeal against the disciplinary body's decision.
Newcastle, who were beaten 1-0 by Feyenoord in their second Champions league match on Tuesday, lost the game in Kiev 2-0.
Bellamy is now set to miss both the home and away games against group E favourites Juventus, plus the home fixture with Kiev - before returning for their final game away to Feyenoord on November 13th.