Chelsea appeal over European bans

Published : 20 Jun 2009 07:41:30

Chelsea have confirmed they will appeal against bans handed to Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa by Uefa after May's Champions League match with Barcelona.Drogba was given a six-match ban, with two games suspended for two years, for his row with referee Tom Henning Ovreb. Bosingwa called Ovrebo a "thief" and serves a four-match ban, one suspended. Chelsea now have six more days to formally lodge their appeal, and are also set to contest a £85,000 for improper conduct by players and fans. .... read more