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Blues handed UEFA charges

22 May 2009 - 14:44:51

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UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa plus the club itself following the angry scenes which followed their Champions League exit.

Barcelona's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in their Champions League semi-final second leg encounter at Stamford Bridge on May 6 was greeted by angry scenes.

Ivory Coast striker Drogba had to be restrained after remonstrating with Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo at the final whistle.

Drogba was outraged after Chelsea were denied several penalties in the 1-1 draw which saw Barcelona progress on the away-goals rule.

Portugal international Bosingwa is also in hot water after initially branding Ovrebo a "thief" before later retracting his incendiary comments.

The club itself is also facing a charge of improper conduct following the behaviour of their supporters.

"The club are charged with the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their supporters, while Drogba and Bosingwa are accused of being in breach of the principles of sportsmanship by insulting the referee by making offensive comments," read a UEFA statement.

"The club and the individuals concerned have been requested to file a statement by Friday 29 May.

"The UEFA control and disciplinary body will deal with the case on 17 June."