By Alexis Masciarelli BBC Sport, Rome

Muntari joined Udinese in 2002

Udinese's Ghanaian international Sulley Muntari has been suspended for two games by the Italian football disciplinary authority after his expulsion in Sunday's Serie A game at Parma.

The midfielder was guilty of exchanging blows with Parma's Vincenzo Grella in the second half and was shown a straight red card by the referee.

Ironically, the 22-year-old started the game as Udinese's hero by scoring the opening goal of their 3-0 away victory.

The Ghanaian is suspended for Udinese's home match with Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday as well as next week's visit to Empoli.