Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia has been banned for two games by Serie A after he confronted the fourth official at the end of Saturday's match with Genoa.

Ranocchia also received a fine of $13,000 for using what the league called a "provocative expression" toward the official at the end of the 1-1 draw at the San Siro.

The 24-year-old had already been booked for improper conduct prior to the incident, and will now likely miss league matches against Udinese and Pescara should he fail in any appeal attempt.

12/28 11:56:35 ET