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02-24-2005, 08:42 AM
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4283843.stm)
Uefa waits for Chelsea complaint
Uefa is awaiting Chelsea's complaint after an alleged half-time incident during the 2-1 defeat in Barcelona.
The Blues refused to speak after the Champions League match and said they would make their grievance official.
The source of Chelsea's anger was a discussion between Barca boss Frank Rijkaard and referee Anders Frisk, who later dismissed Didier Drogba.
"We have not received an official complaint at this stage," Uefa spokesman William Gaillard confirmed.
"We had a number of people in the dressing-room area and nobody noticed anything strange going on at half-time," he told BBC Radio Five Live.
"Nothing odd was reported and they did not witness anyone entering the referee's dressing room.
"If there's anything in the referee's report we will look into the incident, but at this stage there is nothing at all to suggest anything happened."
Gaillard also confirmed the Premiership club could face Uefa sanctions for failing to attend the post-match news conference.
Chelsea will press for action to be taken against Rijkaard, however they have denied reports of a scuffle in the tunnel between Mourinho and Barca assistant Henk Ten Cate.
"This incident did not happen and Chelsea can therefore confirm that this will not form part of our report to Uefa which is currently being prepared," a statement read.
Rijkaard described the Chelsea reaction as "exaggerated", but admitted talking to Frisk.
"I was there - nothing happened. They're inventing something that didn't happen.
"I said something about the game in a very polite and informal way to the referee so the reaction of some of the Chelsea side was a little bit exaggerated.
"It is not true that the referee went into our dressing-room and I am glad this rumour has come out because now it seems even more ridiculous to me."
He also criticised Blues boss Mourinho, who was so vocal before the game.
"It's the job of the coach to come out and speak to the media," he added.
"There was a lot of talking before the game and now surprisingly there is a lot of talking after the game. It is not good behaviour after a match.
"Maybe they want to start something and make it worse than than it is. I really don't understand it. I am very calm about it.
"I am also curious about what the Chelsea declaration will be."
Barca midfielder Deco, formerly managed by Mourinho at Porto, agreed that it was not typical of his fellow Portuguese to lodge a protest.
"It's not normal behaviour on his part," he said. "It was not logical he did not give a news conference."
Rijkaard added: "Chelsea is the team which has conceded fewest goals in the English league and they defend very well so I am very pleased with the win.
"My men deserved victory and I am pleased to have won this match. I congratulate my players."
Uefa waits for Chelsea complaint
Uefa is awaiting Chelsea's complaint after an alleged half-time incident during the 2-1 defeat in Barcelona.
The Blues refused to speak after the Champions League match and said they would make their grievance official.
The source of Chelsea's anger was a discussion between Barca boss Frank Rijkaard and referee Anders Frisk, who later dismissed Didier Drogba.
"We have not received an official complaint at this stage," Uefa spokesman William Gaillard confirmed.
"We had a number of people in the dressing-room area and nobody noticed anything strange going on at half-time," he told BBC Radio Five Live.
"Nothing odd was reported and they did not witness anyone entering the referee's dressing room.
"If there's anything in the referee's report we will look into the incident, but at this stage there is nothing at all to suggest anything happened."
Gaillard also confirmed the Premiership club could face Uefa sanctions for failing to attend the post-match news conference.
Chelsea will press for action to be taken against Rijkaard, however they have denied reports of a scuffle in the tunnel between Mourinho and Barca assistant Henk Ten Cate.
"This incident did not happen and Chelsea can therefore confirm that this will not form part of our report to Uefa which is currently being prepared," a statement read.
Rijkaard described the Chelsea reaction as "exaggerated", but admitted talking to Frisk.
"I was there - nothing happened. They're inventing something that didn't happen.
"I said something about the game in a very polite and informal way to the referee so the reaction of some of the Chelsea side was a little bit exaggerated.
"It is not true that the referee went into our dressing-room and I am glad this rumour has come out because now it seems even more ridiculous to me."
He also criticised Blues boss Mourinho, who was so vocal before the game.
"It's the job of the coach to come out and speak to the media," he added.
"There was a lot of talking before the game and now surprisingly there is a lot of talking after the game. It is not good behaviour after a match.
"Maybe they want to start something and make it worse than than it is. I really don't understand it. I am very calm about it.
"I am also curious about what the Chelsea declaration will be."
Barca midfielder Deco, formerly managed by Mourinho at Porto, agreed that it was not typical of his fellow Portuguese to lodge a protest.
"It's not normal behaviour on his part," he said. "It was not logical he did not give a news conference."
Rijkaard added: "Chelsea is the team which has conceded fewest goals in the English league and they defend very well so I am very pleased with the win.
"My men deserved victory and I am pleased to have won this match. I congratulate my players."