Barca anger stays with Hiddink

Chelsea’s interim coach Guus Hiddink has turned his back on TV work at the Champions League final next week and claimed UEFA are “happy” their European showpiece is not another all-English affair.

Barca anger stays with Hiddink

Chelsea’s interim coach Guus Hiddink has turned his back on TV work at the Champions League final next week and claimed UEFA are “happy” their European showpiece is not another all-English affair.

Hiddink admits he is still feeling the “anger and injustice” of Chelsea’s controversial semi-final exit at the hands of Barcelona, who face holders Manchester United in Rome on Wednesday night.

The Dutchman made his comments after Europe’s governing body charged Chelsea over the improper conduct of their players and the throwing of missiles by fans in the return leg at Stamford Bridge.

Didier Drogba and full-back Jose Bosingwa were also accused of insulting the referee and making offensive remarks.

Drogba’s foul-mouthed TV rant and furious confrontation with Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo at the end of the game could now land him a five-match European ban.

Ovrebo rejected four penalty appeals as the Blues crashed out on away goals after a 1-1 draw and Chelsea’s players protested angrily when the official brought the game to its conclusion.

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