UEFA charges clubs after brawl

Valencia and Inter Milan have been charged with improper conduct by UEFA following the brawl that marred last night’s Champions League clash in Spain.

Valencia substitute David Navarro escalated the melée after punching Inter’s Nicolas Burdisso, breaking the Argentinian’s nose in the process, with players from both teams quickly becoming involved.

The disruption continued in the tunnel with Inter players attempting to get into the Valencia dressing room to confront Navarro.

Navarro and Valencia’s Carlos Marchena and Inter’s Burdisso, Ivan Cordoba and Maicon have also been charged with gross unsporting conduct.

The UEFA control and disciplinary body will deal with the case on March 14.

The second leg of the last-16 tie finished goalless with Valencia progressing on away goals following the 2-2 draw at the San Siro on February 21.