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Former Inter Milan midfielder Hernanes is yet to call time on his playing career despite entering a fifth decade.

According to FCInterNews, Hernanes has received an eight-game ban for insulting the referee in an amateur league.

Indeed, he joined Lazio from Sao Paulo in 2010 before moving to Inter Milan in 2014.

But after just one season at the San Siro, he linked up with Juventus, where he spent two years.

Ex Inter Milan Ace Hernanes Banned for Eight Matches

Despite being 39 years old, Hernanes is still an active player.

Indeed, he plays for amateur club Sale in Prima Categoria, Girone G.

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During Sale’s 2-1 home win against Spinettese on March 2, the ‘Prophet’ harshly protested with the referee over a penalty.

As a result of his ‘gravely disrespectful conduct towards the match official,’ he received an eight-game suspension.

While the referee tried to book him, Hernanes struck his arm, making the cards fall to the ground.

Eventually, his teammates walked him off the pitch.

However, even then, he refused to stop insulting the referee after completely losing his temper.

That’s a bit odd, considering Hernanes always gave the impression of being calm and collected during his professional career.