Lille lodge complaint as UEFA launch probe

UEFA last night confirmed they have received a protest from Lille about Ryan Giggs’ controversial winner in Manchester United’s 1-0 Champions League victory.

The French club have made a complaint about Giggs’ quickly-taken free-kick, claiming a violation of the laws of the game by the referee Eric Braamhaar, which led to the home side appearing to contemplate leaving the field.

“If Lille had done the same thing the referee would not have allowed the goal,” said Lille president Michel Seydoux.