Two-match ban for Eduardo
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has suspended Arsenal FC striker Eduardo for two UEFA club competition matches following the incident that led to a penalty in the play-off against Celtic FC.
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body today examined the case of the Arsenal FC player Eduardo "for deceiving the referee" during the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg match on 26 August against Celtic FC, and has suspended the player for two UEFA club competition matches.
Appeal deadline
This decision may be appealed against by the club or player within three working days of the dispatch of the reasoned decision.