Diego Costa's eight match ban is one of the highest in Spanish football and the biggest ban since Pepe was hit with a 10 match punishment in 2009.
Costa was given four games for insulting referee Jesus Gil Manzano and another four for grabbing him after being sent off.
Former Real Madrid player Pepe was hit with a big ban after attacking Getafe player Javier Casquero.
That was the biggest ban sicne the 1964-65 season when Zaragoza defender Joaquín Cortizo was issued a 24 match ban for a tough tackle on Atletico Madrid's Enrique Collar, which gave him a broken leg.
In 1974 Granada's Paraguayan defender Pedro Fernandez was hit with a 15 match ban for a foul on Madrid's Amancio in the Copa del Rey quarter-final.
Andoni Goikoetxea was punished with 18 matches for hacking Diego Maradona in 1983 at San Mames but it was later reduced to seven.
VanishPrasad
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He's been copying @estera comments too [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
I never copy her comment.
Emperor-GH
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Zee you next season Mr wrestler
Cackmnortz
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We had one in Malaysia before. Live-time ban.
sayantanpatra
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Diego Costa is one of the dirtiest players ever.
eloksjoseph
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you copied 2 of my comments. really ?
He's been copying @estera comments too [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Jutdiklmty
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its very had for Atletco to win laliga. unless they fire all refares for laliga games or swaping them
VanishPrasad
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What if Pique hadn't stopped Costa from talking ? He would have had a 15 match by now.
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you copied 2 of my comments. really ?
VanishPrasad
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Diego Costa in laliga ; 2 goals. 3 red cards 11 banned matches This must be one of his worst season ever in his career
you copied 2 of my comments.
VanishPrasad
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Ramos : Wait, you're telling me that both Costa and Pepe were mentioned and I was left out ?
Raptor_Z10
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One fine day in America, a bypasser calls you a 'hey, motherfucker ' and you say a 'good morning '.
Baron217
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refrees when the know Diego Costa is going to be on the pitch
Philchetz
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diego costa
Mosanya
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Diego Costa in laliga ; 2 goals. 3 red cards 11 banned matches This must be one of his worst season ever in his career
Mosanya
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Diego Cost ain Laliga ; 2 goals. 3 red cards 11 banned matches This must be one of his worst season ever in his career
Mosanya
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What if Pique hadn't stopped Costa from talking ? He would have had a 15 match by now.
dafflike
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Didn't he also try to get out of it by saying he was talking about his own mother
paddler
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Dude Diego Costa is such a douche/punk/egomaniac. He really needs to be taught some manners
benladan
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Good. It’s about time professional leagues start taking referee abuse seriously.
likee
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La Liga’s text message to Costa: “Hi Diego, I hope you are well. Thanks for the seasono we spent together. Good luck for the next year, but you are not in my plan”
Josephs
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He’s a good player and gives his all when playing, but I think he may have some issues
Footballfor
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Hopefully this helps us increase our lead in La Liga. Not that we really need it tbh, but it would help in terms of rotations and stuff for the Champions League.
Mayyu_Foyez
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Good. Spanish football federation has acted very well. you simply can't insult someone's mother.
Yamahai
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Diego Costa in the locker room: "Summer vacations boiiiiis!!!!see you in August"
effectives
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Four games for grabbing the referee. Four games for insulting the referee.
wildcaterdo
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Chelsea seems winner now by dumping both their Spanish amigos
Robersonsol
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This might be his last official game if we sell him. Only 2 goals this season after spending so much for him. Thanks Chelsea
fangchang
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From what I've read he gets 4 games for cursing at the referee and 4 games for the physical contact with the referee after the decision.
Pinocch
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Injuries. Then Simeone adding other options, giving minutes to Kalinic and then signing Morata.
iudod33
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What a season for Costa. 16 appereances in La Liga with 2 goals.