UEFA Charge Eduardo For Cheating

Published by djmick on August 28th, 2009

Da Silva Eduardo

Having reviewed footage from Wednesday nights Champions League qualifier between Arsenal and Celtic, European football’s governing body UEFA have decided that there is sufficient evidence to charge Eduardo with “deceiving the referee”.

The striker went to ground under a challenge from Hoops keeper Artur Boruc after bursting into the box.

The referee immediately pointed to the spot, but replays proved there had been minimal contact, if any, between goalkeeper and striker.

UEFA said in a statement: “Having studied video evidence of the incident in question, the Uefa disciplinary inspector decided to charge the player concerned. The Uefa Control and Disciplinary Body will examine the case on 1st September.”

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who insists his player did nothing wrong saying, “He is not a diver, this guy. He’s an honest guy”.

Now there’s defending your players and there’s making yourself look like a complete tosser. As much as I admire Wenger, I think he’s definitely wearing the “I’m a tosser” t-shirt today.

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