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Former Chelsea star Oscar given eight-match ban for role in mass brawl during Chinese Super League game

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been handed an eight-match ban by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) for sparking a brawl that marred his Shanghai SIPG side's 1-1 draw with Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League.

The Brazilian was involved in a melee in the latter stages of the first half in Guangzhou, kicking a ball violently against two opposition players, resulting in a fight on the pitch between both sets of teams.

The 25-year-old will now be ineligible to play in the Chinese Super League until August 13, whilst also receiving a £4000 fine from Chinese football's governing body.