Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz has received a three-match ban for serious rough play after he was sent off in their 2-1 Champions League victory over holders Paris St Germain earlier this month, European soccer body UEFA said on Friday.

Diaz scored both goals in Paris but was sent off for a violent tackle on PSG's Achraf Hakimi on the stroke of halftime.

PSG confirmed a day later that Hakimi had severely sprained his left ankle and the Moroccan full back has not played for the Ligue 1 club since.

Hakimi picked up the African Footballer of the Year award on Wednesday by limping on to the stage while using a scooter to move around.

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