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    Drogba admits FA charge over Burnley missile

    By Soccernet staff

    Monday, November 17, 2008

    Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted an Football Association charge of violent conduct following last week's Carling Cup defeat by Burnley, when he was pictured throwing an object at away fans. The 30-year-old faces a three-match ban for hurling the missile, thought to be a coin, towards the stands during his celebrations of his opening goal. An FA regulatory commission will hear the case on Tuesday and make their final decision based on video evidence and written submissions. Drogba ...

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