Ex-Man Utd star Ander Herrera, 35, handed huge ban after scrapping with security guard at Club World Cup
FORMER Manchester United star Ander Herrera has been hit with a four-match ban after clashing with a security guard at the Club World Cup.
Tempers flared just before half-time in Benfica's 2-2 draw with Boca Juniors.
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And Boca star Herrera received a red card after trying to remonstrate with referee Cesar Arturo Ramos as he consulted the VAR monitor.
A security guard intervened and held the midfielder back as he shouted at the ref.
Ramos then walked over to Herrera and brandished a red card.
Fifa have now slapped a four match ban on the Mexican, which means he will be banned until the semi-finals, should Boca make it that far.
Injury could also rule out the 35-year-old after he was forced off in the 20th minute.
The Argentinian giants have appealed the ban, and that of his team-mate Jorge Figal who was sent off late on for a reckless tackle in front of a group of Benfica players warming up.
That threatened a brawl with tensions mounting after Benfica striker Andrea Belotti was red carded for a dangerous high boot on the back of Ayrton Costa's head.
Boca have also appealed Figal's ban after he was hit with a four-match suspension.
The club are hopeful of getting the ban reduced as Belotti has only received a two-match ban for his wild challenge.
Ramos originally gave Belotti a yellow card but upgraded it after being called over to review by VAR.
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