Drogba banned for 3 matches

November 18, 2008

Drogba was caught throwing a coin back into the Burley fans during last weeks defeat in the Carling Cup and has been given a 3 match ban. Th player has apologised to the Burnley fans and admitted he had done wrong.

“At a regulatory commission today, Chelsea forward Didier Drogba was given a three match suspension,” read an FA statement released on Tuesday.

“Drogba admitted a charge of violent conduct. The charge related to Drogba throwing a missile into the away section of the crowd after scoring during the League Cup match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 12 November.

“Drogba will serve the suspension with immediate effect.”

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