May 22nd, 2009 
Lovely European football’s governing body (UEFA) has charged Chelsea players Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa for insulting the referee after their Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona. Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against Chelsea for the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their fans. UEFA has asked for a response by 29 May and will deal with the case on 17 June.
Ovrebo denied several penalty appeals in the 1-1 draw with Barcelona in a semifinal at Stamford Bridge on May 6. Barcelona scored a late tying goal to advance to the final on away goals and will play Manchester United in Rome on Wednesday next week.
But a Uefa statement said: “The club are charged with the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by their supporters. Drogba and Bosingwa are accused of being in breach of the principles of sportsmanship by insulting the referee by making offensive comments.”
Chelsea issued a statement later on Friday saying the club would respond to the charges in “due course”.
“We would like to make clear again, as we did at the time, that the incidents in question were regrettable and occurred only because of the high emotions and frustrations which arose from the disappointment of a controversial defeat in such an important game,” the club said in a statement.
“We are all acutely aware of the responsibilities that lie with both the club and its players as regards setting a good example as role models and upholding the principles of fair play in football. Both of the players accept that and apologized very soon afterwards for their actions.”
UEFA president Michel Platini, who is independent of the disciplinary committee, told The Associated Press that the biggest issue confronting referees is how to punish “dangerous” players who provoke them on the pitch.
“I can understand the referee, I can understand the players and I will understand very well (the results) of the disciplinary committee,” Platini told the AP. “It is not just a problem for today, it is a problem for 40, 50 years. From the moment you think there is a mistake, the players are furious at the referee, the fans are furious at the referee.
“The referee does his job, the players were not happy and the disciplinary committee will do its job.” Chelsea and the two players must file statements to UEFA by May 29. UEFA’s disciplinary panel will hear the cases June 17.
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