Di Natale faces ban for hitting teammate

Udinese’s veteran striker and captain, Antonio Di Natale, is facing a Serie A ban after being caught on camera slapping a teammate.

Di Natale, who had moments before scored Udinese’s equaliser, was seen striking 21-year-old defender Gabriele Angella and shouting: ?You?ve got to shut up!?

Tempers flared during Roma?s last-gasp 2-1 victory on Saturday, a result secured by Francesco Totti from the penalty spot with the final kick of the game in the 94th minute.

Moments before that goal, Udinese had a strike disallowed after Kwadwo Asamoah handled, though he claimed he had been pushed.

Di Natale looked to be trying to stop Angella taking his protests too far, therefore earning himself a red card.