Drogba Suspended By Uefa For Ref Outburst

Striker Didier Drogba has been suspended for four European matches for an outburst towards the referee following Chelsea's defeat in the Champions League.Uefa also suspended defender Jose Bosingwa for three matches for making offensive comments about Norwegian ref Tom Henning Ovrebo after the semi-final second leg against Barcelona.

The Blues were fined £85,000 by European football's governing body for the improper conduct of their players and missile throwing by supporters.

Uefa said that Drogba's ban is for six matches, with the last two deferred over a probationary period of two years.Bosingwa's suspension is for four matches, with one deferred.

The May 6 match ended in a 1-1 draw, sending Barcelona into the final on away goals.

"Drogba and Bosingwa were facing charges of being in breach of the principles of sportsmanship by insulting the referee and by making offensive comments," read a statement on the Uefa website.

"Drogba's suspension applies to the next four Uefa club competition matches for which the player would be eligible, while Bosingwa's suspension applies to the next three Uefa club competition matches for which the player would be eligible."

The Premier League club issued a statement saying: "Chelsea Football Club is considering our response to the Uefa punishment that sees Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa suspended for European games and the club fined."

The club and the players have three days in which to appeal the decision.