Source: Eurosport
United rule out further Fletcher appeal
Manchester United have ruled out any further attempt to overturn Darren Fletcher's Champions League final ban.
UEFA had earlier rejected United's protest against the Scotland midfielder's red card in the semi-final against Arsenal and although the club have the right of a further appeal it was made clear they stood little chance of success.
Barcelona's protests over defenders Eric Abidal and Dani Alves were also rejected by UEFA's control and disciplinary committee on Monday, and those players too will miss the final in Rome on May 27.
A United spokesman said: "Darren is an honest player and we felt we should do what we could to try and help him become eligible for the Champions League final by initially protesting his dismissal.
"However, we respect the referee's decision and we will therefore not be appealing against today's ruling."
