Drogba given lengthy European ban
Didier Drogba will miss at least four European matches after being banned for his reaction to Chelsea's Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona.
The striker was banned for six games, with two suspended for two years.
His Blues team-mate Jose Bosingwa was banned for three European games, with a further one-match ban also suspended.
Both players were found guilty of making insulting comments to the referee by Uefa, which also handed Chelsea an ?85,000 fine.
Chelsea were fined for the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their fans after the controversial match on 6 May.
The Blues went out of the tournament after a series of disputed decisions by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo.
He turned down a host of strong penalty appeals from Chelsea during the 1-1 draw in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, which saw Barca go through on away goals.
Drogba and several other players surrounded Ovrebo after the final whistle to remonstrate with the Norwegian.
The Ivorian continued his verbal attack even after being cautioned, and had to be restrained as Ovrebo went down the tunnel.
Drogba had stated that he would accept any punishment given to him by Uefa over his actions.
"My behaviour was not what Uefa and everyone wants to see in a football stadium," Drogba said ahead of the governing body's verdict.
"It's not easy but I think that whatever I did and the decision they take I will accept it.
"I will do my suspension and, after that, I will come back stronger."
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The striker was banned for six games, with two suspended for two years.
His Blues team-mate Jose Bosingwa was banned for three European games, with a further one-match ban also suspended.
Both players were found guilty of making insulting comments to the referee by Uefa, which also handed Chelsea an ?85,000 fine.
Chelsea were fined for the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their fans after the controversial match on 6 May.
The Blues went out of the tournament after a series of disputed decisions by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo.
He turned down a host of strong penalty appeals from Chelsea during the 1-1 draw in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, which saw Barca go through on away goals.
Drogba and several other players surrounded Ovrebo after the final whistle to remonstrate with the Norwegian.
The Ivorian continued his verbal attack even after being cautioned, and had to be restrained as Ovrebo went down the tunnel.
Drogba had stated that he would accept any punishment given to him by Uefa over his actions.
"My behaviour was not what Uefa and everyone wants to see in a football stadium," Drogba said ahead of the governing body's verdict.
"It's not easy but I think that whatever I did and the decision they take I will accept it.
"I will do my suspension and, after that, I will come back stronger."
Source: BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | C | Chelsea | Drogba given lengthy European ban
But why do these refs from inferior leagues get the chance to ref this big games ???
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