Eduardo banned for two matches by UEFA for Celtic dive

ARSENAL striker Eduardo has been banned for two matches by UEFA for diving to win a penalty against Celtic in a Champions League qualifier last week.

Eduardo banned for two matches by UEFA for Celtic dive
Wed, 02 Sep, 2009 - 01:00
Martyn Ziegler

UEFA announced yesterday that their control and disciplinary body had suspended the Croatian international “for deceiving the referee”.

Eduardo will miss Arsenal’s Champions League group matches away at Standard Liege on September 16 and the home match with Olympiacos on September 29.

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