AC Milan & Dida face Uefa inquiry
Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against AC Milan and their
Brazilian goalkeeper Dida after the Champions League game at
Celtic.
Dida collapsed dramatically after being struck in the face by a fan
near the end of Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Celtic.
The 34-year-old was stretchered off but has been criticised for
overreacting.
He was eventually substituted in injury time, with Australian
Zeljko Kalac coming on in his place.
A statement on the Uefa website said it had opened an investigation
on the basis of article five, paragraph one of the disciplinary
regulations, which state:
- Member associations, clubs, as
well as their players, officials and members, shall conduct
themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and
sportsmanship.
Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has already admitted Dida's actions were
a "mistake", but says the keeper should not be punished.
"During the years, Dida has shown great sportsmanship and fairness
- he was also hit by flares and he got up," said
Ancelotti.
