UEFA to investigate Dida attackUEFA will investigate the incident where a Celtic fan struck Nelson Dida, even though Milan have confirmed they will not appeal.
Moments after Scott McDonald’s last-minute winner at Celtic Park, a fan rushed out from the stands and clipped the goalkeeper round the ear.
The extent of the contact wasn’t entirely clear, although Dida was taken off on a stretcher. The Brazilian has since told police he will not press charges against the assailant.
It is the second time Dida has been involved in crowd trouble, as in the 2005 Champions League quarter-finals against Inter he was struck by a flare thrown from the stands at San Siro.
The game had to be abandoned as the fireworks continued to rain down on the pitch, making play impossible.
Milan – who were leading 1-0 at the time – were given the 3-0 victory and Inter were fined £132,000 as well as being forced to play the next four European matches behind closed doors.
The Rossoneri confirmed they have no intention of lodging an appeal against the 2-1 defeat in Glasgow, but Celtic could be heavily punished for the infraction.
UEFA director of communications William Gaillard told BBC Sport that the reports from the referee and match delegate had to come in before they would act.
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