Sinisa Mihajlovic handed eight-match ban

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Nyon, SWITZERLAND, November 7, 2003 (uefa.com) - The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body today imposed an eight-match ban on Sinisa Mihajlovic for spitting at and kicking an opponent as well as for his improper conduct towards a UEFA official following his red card during UEFA Champions League defeat by Chelsea FC on 4 November.

The Serbian was sent off in the second half of the match for a foul on Damien Duff - his second yellow card - but he was also caught on video spitting at Chelsea forward Adrian Mutu. In addition to the suspension, UEFA has fined Mihajlovic €12,700 for his repeated unsporting behaviour.

The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body took into account the player's previous record in reaching its decision. The suspension will apply to UEFA club competition matches. Mihajlovic has until midnight on Monday 10 November to appeal against the decision.

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