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Bad boy Atletico Mineiro rooster mascot gets ban for 'intimidatory' behaviour

Atletico Mineiro's rooster mascot has received a one-match ban from Brazilian football for "intimidatory" behaviour.

The costumed trouble-maker ran to prevent a Cruzeiro player from celebrating in front of fans, throwing his arm out to stop him.

The Minas Gerais state football federation has said in a statement that it was important to send a message to mascots to curb similar incidents.

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Bad boy rooster earns ban

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