Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri has been handed a six-game ban by the FA for using racist language against an opponent.

The Argentina native was found guilty of abusing Mansfield Town's Krystian Pearce during a mass brawl when the sides met in a pre-season game.

An FA spokesperson said: "It was further alleged that the words constituted an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in Rule E3(2), as they included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.

"The striker has also been warned as to his future conduct and must attend face to face education but the sanction is currently set aside pending appeal."