Chelsea face double charge by UEFA

UEFA yesterday confirmed Chelsea face a double disciplinary charge after their controversial Champions League clash against Barcelona in the Nou Camp stadium last week.

Chelsea are in the process of making a formal report to the European governing body about Barca coach Frank Rijkaard's half-time discussion with Swedish referee Anders Frisk, but in the meantime UEFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against the Premiership leaders on two fronts.

UEFA were unhappy with the team's late arrival onto the pitch for the second half and with manager Jose Mourinho's decision not to attend the compulsory post-match press conference.