Jestrovic given three-match ban

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November 08, 2005 10:56 IST

Anderlecht striker Nenad Jestrovic was banned for three matches by UEFA on Monday following his sending-off in a Champions League match against Liverpool last week.

European soccer's ruling body decided that Jestrovic had racially insulted Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko during a heated argument in the 75th minute of the game.

Jestrovic said he would not appeal against the decision.

"I accept the decision but unfortunately I was on a losing ticket because the referee's report said one thing and I said another," he told Reuters.

"I am not a racist but unfortunately I don't matter and the referee does."

The 29-year-old Serbian will be ruled out of Anderlecht's remaining Group G matches against Chelsea and Real Betis and a further European game, UEFA said on its website.

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