Barca fall-out: UEFA set to decide over possible Chelsea charges next week

08 May 2009 10:51
UEFA have confirmed they will make a decision on possible action against Chelsea players for their actions both during and after their Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona 'in the course of next week'.[LNB]Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack face possible sanction for verbally attacking referee Tom Henning Ovrebo over the official's decision to turn down several appeals for Chelsea penalties during the match at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The Blues could also be charged with failing to control theirplayers after the match official was surrounded at the final whistle.[LNB][LNB] Hitting out: Michael Ballack lashes out at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after he fails to award Chelsea another penalty against Barcelona on Wednesday night[LNB]Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, skipper John Terry and full-back Jose Bosingwawere also highly critical of the referee's performance.[LNB]'With regard to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona in London on Wednesday, UEFA has received both the referee's and delegate's report,' read a UEFA statement issued today.[LNB] Bosingwa takes back ref 'thief' claim but admits Chelsea are furious after Barca heartbreakDeja Blues! Chelsea have history of ref rants against Barcelona - just ask Mr FriskUEFA confirm Drogba could be facing action - if ref makes an official complaintChelsea old boy Eidur had sympathy for former team-mates after Barca gave them the BluesGet Drogba out of here: Chelsea owner Abramovich loses patience after striker's tantrum Drog was barking up the right tree: Lampard refuses to blame Chelsea striker for ref rantFool-guy runs for cover: Chelsea blunder ref Ovrebo is smuggled home after death threats CHELSEA FC

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