UEFA’s Control and Disciplinary Body today confirmed that Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher’s Red Card appeal has been denied, along with Barcelona’s Eric Abidal and Dani Alves both set to miss the Champions League Final after the denial of an appeal following the duo’s receiving of a straight red and second yellow respectively during the result at Stamford Bridge.
Chivas de Guadalajara defender Hector Reynoso won’t be taking part in the Copa Libertadores anytime soon after being suspended indefinitely following his Spitting multiple times and Coughing in the face of Sebastian Penco, actions interpreted as “threating to spread the Swine Flu.”
Portuguese International and Real Madrid centerback Pepe has been suspended 10 matches following his sending off for “Violent Conduct and Verbal Abuse of an Official” during their La Liga encounter with Getafe.
FIFA headquarters in Switzerland have announced suspensions of Mexico Captain Rafa Marquez and Assistant Coach Francisco Ramirez for TWO matches following their actions during and after the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier in Columbus on February 11th, which includes their upcoming Qualifiers against Costa Rica at home and Honduras on the road April 1st.
Trinindad and Tobago Captain Dwight Yorke has been handed a FOUR match ban and fined $4,200 for his stoppage time Red Card (after receiving his second Yellow) during the Soca Warriors 2 - 2 World Cup Qualifier draw in El Salvador.
Serbian International and Manchester United centerback Nemanja Vidic has been handed a two match ban following his Red Card sending off for pulling down Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard during a clear goal scoring opportunity as United fell 4 - 1 at home.
FIFA has banned Manchester United center back Nemanja Vidic one match for the Red Card earned during December’s FIFA World Club final in Japan, meaning he will miss the first leg Champions League match against Inter on February 24th at the San Siro.
Roy Carroll has not only been dropped, but suspended for two weeks as well following reports of the Northern Ireland International squaring off with Derby head coach Paul Jewell in the locker room following the Rams’ 2 - 1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
