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Drogba, Boswinga receive bans over Barcelona incidents
Jun 17, 2009, 16:02 GMT
Nyon, Switzerland - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been suspended for six UEFA club competition matches following incidents at the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona last month, UEFA said Wednesday.
UEFA's control and disciplinary body said the suspensions relating to the last two matches will be deferred for a probationary period of two years.
In addition, Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa has been suspended for four UEFA club competition matches, the last of which is deferred for a probationary period of two years, for offences at the same match in London on May 6.
Both players were charged with unsporting behaviour for insulting the referee.
Chelsea were fined 100,000 euros (about 138,000 dollars) for the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their supporters at the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
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