[weeeow]

Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida has been banned for two games for his actions during the Rossoneri’s Champions League tie against Celtic.

Dida reacted dramatically to being lightly struck by a fan, who had invaded the pitch to celebrate Celtic’s winner in the Rossoneri’s Champions League tie at Parkhead.

UEFA’s Disciplinary Committee have come down hard on the Brazilian shot-stopper for contravention of Article 5 of their code of behaviour.

This rule states: “member associations, clubs, as well as their players, officials and members, shall conduct themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship.”

Now Milan must hope that Zeljko Kalac can fill the gap left by Dida for the Diavolo’s two games against Ukrainians Shakhtar Donetsk.

Celtic have been fined around £25,000 for “poor organisation and the improper behaviour of one of their fans” and the Bhoys will be under supervision for two years.

http://www.channel4.com/footballitalia

[Tennie]

I think it's an appropriate punishment.

[dst]

It's fair...

I think we won't really miss him considering his performances so far this season... but he sure is better than Kalac!

[nuh]

damn wish if it was more !

[Ry4n]

hope Kalac can do good for us for those 2 matches

[MizNelson]

I have no problem with the suspension, and I'm not high on Milan appealing it. What disgusts me is that Celtic will only have to pay half of a 35.760 euro fine for the security lapse and the fan entering the pitch, which started this whole thing in the first place.

[Nova]

I have no problem with the suspension, and I'm not high on Milan appealing it. What disgusts me is that Celtic will only have to pay half of a 35.760 euro fine for the security lapse and the fan entering the pitch, which started this whole thing in the first place.

I agree.

who knows what that fan could've been carrying.

[Rossoneri7]

2 match ban isn't bad ... But problem is, Kalac will have to step up BIG time as the Ukrainians will fancy their chances knowing Dida isn't in goal for both the games.

At least Maldini will be back to organize his defense (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

[weeeow]

At least Maldini will be back to organize his defense (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)
Mal - di - ni (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Neither punishment is harsh enough in my opinion.

[Ry4n]

this is what Milan official website says

THE CULPRIT IS NOT DIDA
10/11/2007 7:58:00 PM
After Uefa's sentence, Milan officially announce they will appeal as the Milan lawyer considers the decision unbalanced. Leandro Cantamessa reflects on the reasons why Milan were absolved.

MILAN - Uefa's official website, uefa.com, gave the news as follows: AC Milan's goalkeeper Dida has been suspended for two UEFA club competition matches by UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body following events at last week's UEFA Champions League Group D game between Celtic FC and Milan in Glasgow. The proceedings had been instigated on the basis of Article 5, paragraph 1 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations (Principles of conduct), under which "member associations, clubs, as well as their players, officials and members, shall conduct themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship". Celtic, meanwhile, have been fined €35,760 (CHF60,000) after being found guilty of a lack of organisation and improper conduct by supporters at the match (Articles 6 and 11c of the UEFA disciplinary regulations). Half of this amount is deferred for a probational period of two years. This means that Celtic pay a €17,847 fine now, and if a similar offence is committed over the next two years, the other half will be added on for the new infringement. Appeals may be lodged within three days of the sending of the reasoned decision. Celtic won the game 2-1 on 3 October.

Soon after the news, came Milan's official note: A.C. Milan comunicate they will appeal to the Uefa Appeal Commission against the two-match ban inflicted on its player Nelson Dida.

At around 19.00 Ansa gave out the reaction of Milan's lawyer Leandro Cantamessa: "It's a completely eccessive ban so we will certainly appeal against it. We think it is a very unbalanced sentence - Cantamessa added - They made it seem like Dida was the main protagonist, but it was someone else, and from a logical point of view this isn't correct. Moreover, Milan were absolved because Dida told the doctor he was dizzy and had to be substituted. So he must have had something... I was worried - he concluded - that the team itself would be punished, which would have been horrendous and unjustified. At least that did not happen."

[Zed.D]

Now that Milan are appealing I think the ban will be reduced to one match. UEFA knew Milan would appeal to any kind of punishment for Dida. they had to make it two match ban so after Milan's appeal they could still punish Dida with at least one match ban. that's what I think the situation is.

[arivanjj]

it's more than fair, i'm not with Milan appealing, it's not helping the situation

[Ry4n]

remeber the next match is away to Benfica can Kalac handle it ?

[Tennie]

The Benfica away game is at the end of November?