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Didier Drogba launched a tirade at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo
Drogba banned for four matches over outburst
18 June 2009 03:53amUefa has banned Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for four matches because of his outburst toward the referee after Chelsea's semifinal elimination from the Champions League.
European football's governing body also suspended defender Jose Bosingwa three matches for making offensive comments about Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo.
Uefa said Wednesday that Drogba's ban was for six matches, with the last two deferred over a probationary period of two years. Bosingwa's suspension was for four matches, with one deferred.
Chelsea, meanwhile, was ordered to pay euro100,000 ($NZ223,900) for the improper conduct of its players and fans.
The May 6 match ended in a 1-1 draw, sending Barcelona into the final on away goals.
AP
