• Champions League

Wenger and Nasri banned after Barca bust-up

ESPNsoccernet staff
March 17, 2011
Arsene Wenger was left fuming by the officials during Arsenal's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona © PA Photos
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UEFA has given Arsenal duo Arsene Wenger and Samir Nasri one-match bans for improper conduct following their behaviour in the Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

Wenger and Nasri were charged with using "inappropriate language" towards referee Massimo Busacca as Arsenal were beaten 3-1 at the Camp Nou. They had been left frustrated by the dismissal of Robin van Persie for kicking the ball away.

Wenger had announced he would deny the charge and called on UEFA to show some "humility", while comparing the organisation to a "dictatorship".

The pair are now set to miss Arsenal's next European game in the Champions League or Europa League, although they will be able to appeal the decision.

UEFA said in a statement: "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and midfield player Samir Nasri have both been suspended for one UEFA club competition match following charges of improper conduct. The Arsenal manager has also been fined €10,000.

"An appeal may be lodged against the ruling within three days of the dispatch of the reasoned decision."

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