Football (soccer)

[wolfie]

This is what Chelsea have said about the incident and Drogba's apology


"Chelsea welcomes Didier's statement which was made honestly and after reflection,"

"We are all acutely aware of the responsibilities that lie with both the club and its players towards setting a good example as role models.

"While it is clear that some of the events were regrettable, they occurred only because of the high emotions and frustrations which arose from the disappointment of a controversial defeat in such an important game.

"We made representations to Uefa immediately after the game and we await their comments following a review of the match officials' report."


Sounds as though they don't really blame him for what he did. The player and the club are a disgrace.
A simple case of not being able to take defeat with dignity.

[Euge]

comedy you say?!

[frantik2k3]

I was wondering what was happening in the Chelsea/Barcelona match yesterday. I was at a pub-type place and saw a bit of the match on the TV at the other end of the bar, but could not hear the announcers talking wish I could have seen the whole match.

Looks like the Norwegian ref has some issues coming his way... http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

British media said [the ref] had to be "smuggled out" of the country under police escort and advised to change hotels following last night's events.

[norbinho]

that would be terrible if snoop droggy drog came to the Nerazzurri.

and 70mill isn't that much for a player who is in my opinion the only thing that Inter have that can win matches (although not in the CL)

It would cost Inter a lot more than 70mill to find another player who could win them another title, as without Ibra, inter's championship count wouldn't be reaching 17 this month!

yeah, you are right, we need more players like zlatan who can make the difference and win a match with awesome actions!!

i'm still hoping that antonio cassano will play for inter soon...the last 2 years at sampdoria he was doing great - also as a person...seems he has thrown away his bad habits like at real madrid!!

[clovnul]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 21,00.html even Drogba says that he overreacted. "I also fully accept that the language I used did not set a good example for those watching at home, especially children. I regret that in the heat of the moment I let out my incredible frustration and disappointment in this way, and for that I apologise."

but STILL, its not like this never happened in the past against officials. Lets run after him and then say sorry afterwards. I hope that drogba is not playing CL next year.

I hope that referee will retire. It's not first time when he destroyed a game.
And now I understand why are you upset, the referee is a Norwegian.

[Invaders]

I never liked the ref, he fucked up alot of matches for my team. We have another ref who is better, but uefa does not like him because he spoke against them some years ago. There are 2 clear penalty-situation in the game and the red card to barca can be discussed. HOWEVER, what I said is that what drogba and ballack did is not something that can be associated with football.

[clovnul]

Same thing did the referee. People always expect to see good behavior from the players, but how could they do that with such a referee. And most of the time, these referees don't get a penalty for what they do.

[Invaders]

Yah well whatever Øvrebø does, I`m not a fan of him. But what did he do wrong? One penalty should be awarded and the red card against Abidal was a bit harsh. 2 mistakes, but I find them to be pretty even. The reactions from chelsea was and are childish, they should take a look in the mirror and ask themself if this is how they wanna act.

Anyone remember what happened during the world cup in 2002? Spain and italy was furious against the ref and called it conspiracy against em. Hidding said that when someone blames the ref like spain and italy does, he gets furious. After the game on wednesday he acted just like italy and spain did. So he talks with two mouths. "We cant prove anything, but you would think that uefa had told Øvrebø to do as he did so we could get a final between two countries" This being said by someone who got pissed of when someone said the same in 2002. Wow!!!

When drogba should never have been given a penalty, first of all did the incident start OUTSIDE the penalty area... and drogba and toure is just as even as you can get. Its just drogba who is a pussy. And why didnt chelsea comment on the red card against abidal? That was the other clear mistake. During the 2 games I found the decisstions to be pretty even against each team...

And Hidding in 2006? During the world cup? Against italy?? YOU REMEMBER THAT? He said the same thing as in 2002.


I`m with you that Øvrebø did two mistakes, but they are pretty even. My last 2 cents about this

[Bert Jan]

And Hidding in 2006?

Never heard of him.

[clovnul]

Yah well whatever Øvrebø does, I`m not a fan of him. But what did he do wrong? One penalty should be awarded and the red card against Abidal was a bit harsh. 2 mistakes, but I find them to be pretty even. The reactions from chelsea was and are childish, they should take a look in the mirror and ask themself if this is how they wanna act.

Anyone remember what happened during the world cup in 2002? Spain and italy was furious against the ref and called it conspiracy against em. Hidding said that when someone blames the ref like spain and italy does, he gets furious. After the game on wednesday he acted just like italy and spain did. So he talks with two mouths. "We cant prove anything, but you would think that uefa had told Øvrebø to do as he did so we could get a final between two countries" This being said by someone who got pissed of when someone said the same in 2002. Wow!!!

When drogba should never have been given a penalty, first of all did the incident start OUTSIDE the penalty area... and drogba and toure is just as even as you can get. Its just drogba who is a pussy. And why didnt chelsea comment on the red card against abidal? That was the other clear mistake. During the 2 games I found the decisstions to be pretty even against each team...

And Hidding in 2006? During the world cup? Against italy?? YOU REMEMBER THAT? He said the same thing as in 2002.


I`m with you that Øvrebø did two mistakes, but they are pretty even. My last 2 cents about this

Sorry to tell you but he had not only two mistakes. Chelsea had at least 3 penalty kicks.
Those balls played with hand? This is football not handball, you can use your hand to protect your face (or other vital organs), not to wave them like you're on a rock concert.