Drogba handed two-match ban
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has imposed a two-game suspension on Chelsea FC forward Didier Droga following his sending-off against FC Internazionale Milano.
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Chelsea FC striker Didier Drogba has been suspended by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body for two European club competition matches after being sent off in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against FC Internazionale Milano in London on 16 March.
The suspension applies to the next two UEFA club competition matches for which Drogba would be eligible. The player's existing period of probation, which began on 15 July 2009 and was originally intended to run for two years, has also been extended to 15 July 2013. An appeal may be lodged within three days of the sending of the reasoned decision.