John Terry: Subject of international action
Chelsea say they have taken "further disciplinary action" against
John Terry after he decided not to appeal against his four-match ban for
racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand - but the club are keeping their
sanction secret.
Terry has apologised for the language he used after announcing he will not challenge the ban and fine of £220,000 issued by an independent Football Association regulatory commission two weeks ago.
Terry has not however apologised directly to Ferdinand.
Chelsea said in a statement they have taken further steps against their captain.
The statement said: "Chelsea Football Club believes John Terry has
made the correct decision by not appealing against the FA judgment
relating to language he used at the QPR match last October.
"Chelsea also appreciates, and supports, John's full apology for the
language he used. The club firmly believes such language is not
acceptable and fell below the standards expected of John as a Chelsea
player.
"The board has conducted its own investigation into the matter, and
considered the various issues involved. The board has taken further
disciplinary action in addition to the four-match suspension and
£220,000 fine imposed by the FA. In accordance with our long-standing
policy, that disciplinary action will remain confidential."
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