Source: Telegraph
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba handed two-match European ban
And Drogba has had his period of probation extended by two years until July 2013 having been handed an initial two-year probation after his aggressive behaviour towards the referee last season when Chelsea was eliminated by Barcelona in the Champion League semi-finals. [LNB]Drogba has three days to appeal but may decide to accept the punishment which will mean him missing the opening two group games in the 2010-2011 Champions league campaign, presuming Chelsea qualify.[LNB]Didier Drogba poised to sign new three-year Chelsea contractUefa reduce Didier Drogbas European banChelsea lost 1-0 and 3-1 on aggregate to Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16 and to cap their disappointing night, the Ivory Coast striker was dismissed in the 87th minute for a foul on Thiago Motta.[LNB]After the game Drogba said: "It is difficult to take because, yes I stepped on his calf, but I don't think I deserved this red card.'[LNB]Drogba also missed the opening four games of this season's Champions league programme through suspension.[LNB]
