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Ferreira given touchline ban for United tie
FC Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira has been banned from the touchline for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester United FC, following a meeting of the UEFA Appeals Body on Tuesday in relation to the UEFA Champions League first knockout round first-leg match against Club Atlético de Madrid on 24 February.
Suspension and fine
The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body last month suspended Ferreira for two matches for a gesture made towards the referee after a first-half goal scored by Porto against Atlético was disallowed. Porto were also fined €25,000 for the improper conduct of their supporters (insulting chants, throwing of missiles, setting off of pyrotechnical devices), as well as the late submission of the team sheet.
Appeal lodged
Porto lodged an appeal against the decision, and requested a stay of execution for the touchline ban. Consequently, Ferreira was able to take his place on the bench for the quarter-final first leg in Manchester last week. The Appeals Body established that the conduct of the Porto coach was in breach of the principles of sportsmanship (Article 5 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations – click here). The verdict takes account of his unblemished disciplinary record. As a result, FC Porto's appeal has been partially upheld. Ferreira has been suspended for two UEFA club competition matches, but the suspension for the second match has been deferred for a probationary period of two years. This means the touchline ban applies to the UEFA Champions League match in Porto on Wednesday. The €25,000 fine handed down to Porto by the Control and Disciplinary Body is confirmed.
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a BIG blow to Porto.
FC Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira has been banned from the touchline for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester United FC, following a meeting of the UEFA Appeals Body on Tuesday in relation to the UEFA Champions League first knockout round first-leg match against Club Atlético de Madrid on 24 February.
Suspension and fine
The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body last month suspended Ferreira for two matches for a gesture made towards the referee after a first-half goal scored by Porto against Atlético was disallowed. Porto were also fined €25,000 for the improper conduct of their supporters (insulting chants, throwing of missiles, setting off of pyrotechnical devices), as well as the late submission of the team sheet.
Appeal lodged
Porto lodged an appeal against the decision, and requested a stay of execution for the touchline ban. Consequently, Ferreira was able to take his place on the bench for the quarter-final first leg in Manchester last week. The Appeals Body established that the conduct of the Porto coach was in breach of the principles of sportsmanship (Article 5 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations – click here). The verdict takes account of his unblemished disciplinary record. As a result, FC Porto's appeal has been partially upheld. Ferreira has been suspended for two UEFA club competition matches, but the suspension for the second match has been deferred for a probationary period of two years. This means the touchline ban applies to the UEFA Champions League match in Porto on Wednesday. The €25,000 fine handed down to Porto by the Control and Disciplinary Body is confirmed.
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a BIG blow to Porto.
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Arsenal suffer double injury blow
Arsenal will be without defenders Johan Djourou and Gael Clichy for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Villarreal on Wednesday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7976998.stm
Arsenal will be without defenders Johan Djourou and Gael Clichy for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Villarreal on Wednesday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7976998.stm
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From bbc live commentary
1838: Steven Gerrard has been spotted sitting in the directors' box at Stamford Bridge, wearing his civvies. The Liverpool skipper has been struggling with a groin injury but Rafa Benitez had been expected to risk him in this game. So does this mean Rafa's throwing all his eggs in a Premier League-shaped basket?
1838: Steven Gerrard has been spotted sitting in the directors' box at Stamford Bridge, wearing his civvies. The Liverpool skipper has been struggling with a groin injury but Rafa Benitez had been expected to risk him in this game. So does this mean Rafa's throwing all his eggs in a Premier League-shaped basket?
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