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Mario Balotelli sent off for the 13th time in his career

Well, Mario Balotelli does it again.

He was sent off after only 7 minutes coming on as a substitute in Brescia 2-2 draw with Cagliari in Serie A.

The 29-year-old received his first yellow card after a high challenge on Fabio Pisacane and he was shown the second yellow after disagreeing with referee.

He will miss playing against former club AC Milan.

Balotelli has now received 13 red cards in his career, becoming the second player in top five European leagues to be dismissed for fourth consecutive season, after Monaco defender Jemerson.

Brescia president Massimo Cellino recently said Balotelli is free to leave his hometown club in January because he is not suited to a relegation dogfight, as Brescia sit 18th in Serie A.