REVEALED: The nine men who will decide Chelsea's fate for Euro ref rage

08 May 2009 12:05
Nine UEFA officials will be linked by a conference call next week to decide the extent of disciplinary action against Chelsea in the wake of their Champions League knockout by Barcelona. [LNB]Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack face suspensions of up to five games while Chelsea are threatened with a fine for the behaviour towards Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo. [LNB]Blues boss Guus Hiddink, skipper John Terry and full-backJose Bosingwa were also highly critical after the official turned down several appeals for Chelsea penalties during thesemi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.[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][LNB]The nine members of UEFA's Control and Disciplinary body will besent the official reports of the referee and match delegate of eventsat Stamford Bridge plus a DVD of the incidents that have to beinvestigated. [LNB]Then the nine men will discuss the fallout from the Bridge and decide what course of action should be taken. [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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