SOCCER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Eduardo relieved as UEFA drop ban

Arsenal striker Eduardo just wants to focus on his football after his two-match ban for 'diving' was annulled by UEFA.


Arsenal v Cardiff City - FA Cup 4th Round ReplayThe Croatia forward was initially suspended for allegedly diving to win a penalty against Celtic in their Champions League qualifier at the Emirates at the end of August.

Eduardo successfully converted the spot-kick himself and the Gunners went on to win the game 3-1.

Scottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith was quick to call for action against Eduardo and UEFA subsequently began an investigation, which Gunners boss Arsene Wenger lambasted as a "witch-hunt"...[source]

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