Saturday, October 22, 2016

Didier Drogba fined by MLS after refusing to play for Montreal Impact

Didier Drogba has been hit by a fine after refusing to play for Montreal Impact
Didier Drogba has been hit by a fine after refusing to play for Montreal Impact

Didier Drogba has been fined by the MLS after refusing to play for Montreal Impact in their match against Toronto FC last Sunday.

The former Chelsea striker, who has scored 10 goals for Montreal this season, demanded to be left out of the match-day squad after being told he would not be in the starting line-up.

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Montreal president Joey Saputo insisted on Tuesday the relationship between the club and Drogba had been patched up, but the 38-year-old has not escaped punishment from the MLS.

The MLS said on Friday that the fine, which was not disclosed, was consistent __with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Drogba is in his second season __with Montreal after joining the club in 2015 following his release from Chelsea.

Drogba has now settled the differnces   Montreal president Joey Saputo
Drogba has now settled the differnces with Montreal president Joey Saputo

Montreal, who have already assured a berth in the end of season play-offs, play New England Revolution on Sunday in their final match of the league campaign.

The MLS also announced that New York City FC defender Diego Martinez had been fined for reportedly directing a homophobic slur towards a ball boy during a match on October 16.

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