Hamann recieves Essien apology

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has apologised to Liverpool’s Dietmar Hamann for the tackle which has landed him with a UEFA charge.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2005 - 18:54

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has apologised to Liverpool’s Dietmar Hamann for the tackle which has landed him with a UEFA charge.

The Ghana international spoke to Hamann tonight and assured him there was no malicious intent behind the tackle which went unpunished by match official Herbert Fandel during the Champions League clash on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Stamford Bridge Person: Hamann Person: Essien Person: Michael Essien Person: Dietmar Hamann Person: Herbert Fandel Person: Michael Person: Dietmar Person: Fandel Event: Champions League Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: UEFA Organisation: Ghana

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