REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho yesterday called a two-match UEFA ban for improper conduct “a medal”, insisting he has been singled out for special treatment by the European governing body.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is hopeful next week’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid will be played at the Spanish club’s home ground.

Rangers have lodged a formal appeal to UEFA over the five-match ban imposed on midfielder Alex Rae.

Rangers midfielder Alex Rae has been handed a five-game ban by UEFA for gross unsporting conduct.

Lazio defender Sinisa Mihajlovic faces a UEFA disciplinary investigation for spitting at Chelsea’s Adrian Mutu.

POTENTIAL punishments for England international defender Rio Ferdinand, who missed a drugs test in September, will be one of the topics discussed by FIFA’s sports medical committee later today.