Chelsea defender John Terry has decided not to appeal against a four-match ban and fine of 220,000 pound for racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
Terry had until 6pm this evening to contest the sanction issued by an independent Football Association regulatory commission.
However, in a statement released via his representatives Elite Management, Terry said: "After careful consideration, I have decided not to appeal against the FA judgment."
He added: "I want to take this opportunity to apologise to everyone for the language I used in the game against Queens Park Rangers last October.
"Although I'm disappointed with the FA judgment, I accept that the language I used, regardless of the context, is not acceptable on the football field or indeed in any walk of life."
Source: PA
