Friday, September 28, 2012
Chelsea FC player and captain John Terry Found guilty of racism charge
In spite of being found not guilty in a magistrates’ court
for the same incident in July, the independent regulatory commission found John
Terry guilty of a charge that he directed abusive language with a racial
connotation towards an opponent. Following four-days of evidence, Terry was handed a £220,000 fine after the
verdict was revealed by the disciplinary panel at Wembley. In addition, the Football Association has banned the 31-year old
Chelsea captain for four games. The charge relates to the very popular incident
between John Terry and Anton Ferdinand (QPR defender) during a Premier League
match at Loftus Road on October 23rd 2011.
If Terry decides to challenge the decision made, he has 14
days to appeal the suspension in which case the ban would be delayed until the
outcome of the hearing.
Following the verdict, Chelsea FC released a statement saying:
“Chelsea Football Club notes and respects today's decision by the Football
Association regarding John Terry. We also recognize that John has the right to
appeal that decision. It is therefore inappropriate for us to comment further
on the matter at this time."
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