Drogba Handed Three-Match Ban
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been handed a three match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct by the FA after he lashed out at away fans during the Blues' Carling Cup defeat by Burnley.
The Ivory Coast international scored the opener at Stamford Bridge but now will sit out for three games for throwing an object, thought to be a coin, towards the stands during his celebration.
An FA regulatory commission heard the case on Tuesday and made their final decision after reviewing video evidence and written submissions.
Drogba was substituted later in the game, just ahead of Burnley's equaliser, before they went on to record a famous victory on penalties.
A statement from Chelsea read: "Didier Drogba has responded to the FA's charge of violent conduct and will not contest it."
The former Marseille striker issued an apology for the incident immediately after the Burnley defeat.
Source: soccer365.com
