Ferguson faces disciplinary action
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
Article summary
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Article body
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the light of remarks attributed to him in the UK media at the weekend.
Madrid match
With his remarks Sir Alex, whose team face Real Madrid CF in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals this evening in Spain, cast doubt upon the integrity of the draw for the quarter-finals. According to UEFA disciplinary regulations, member associations, as well as their players, officials and members, should conduct themselves according to the principle of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship.
May hearing
A breach of these principles is incurred by anyone whose conduct brings the sport of football, and UEFA in particular, into disrepute (article 5 of the disciplinary regulations). The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on 1 May.
