Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf was yesterday given a two-match suspension for his stamp on Leeds winger Harry Kewell at Stamford Bridge in December.
Leboeuf was sent off in the Premiership match for two fouls on Kewell but then appeared to stamp on him before leaving the pitch.
The centre back, who has already served a two-match ban for his sending off - the second time he has been dismissed this season - will now miss a further two games.
As the suspension comes into effect on February 16th these are due to be Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final against Gillingham and a Premiership home game against Watford.
English fans are gearing up for a Sunday of FA Cup action, with three of the four quarter-final ties being switched to February 20th.
Tranmere's clash with Newcastle will kick-off at 2 p.m. and be broadcast live by ITV.
Aston Villa's visit to Everton will follow at 4 p.m. on Sky, with Chelsea's home tie with Gillingham kicking off at 3 p.m. on the same day. Only Bolton's match with Charlton will be played on Saturday, at 3 p.m.
In addition, the Premiership title clash between Leeds United and Manchester United will kick off at 11.30 on the same Sunday morning.
Liverpool striker Michael Owen will be out of action until the start of next month. The English international is set for an intensive training programme to bring him back to full fitness after he damaged his hamstring in the game against Middlesbrough on January 22nd.
Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer swoop for Manchester United and England star David Beckham, according to the London-based soccer website Football 365 yesterday
The London club finally have skipper Tony Adams and Dutch star Dennis Bergkamp back in full training after extended lay-offs and both could figure in the Premiership game at Bradford City on Saturday.
Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli, who said last May that he believed his playing days were over, has re-registered himself as a first-team player.
West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham, who has failed to command a regular first team place at Old Trafford since signing for the club in 1997.
The Italian government have warned they will order matches to be suspended if supporters unfurl banners containing racist slogans.
The government have reacted swiftly following last Sunday's Lazio-Bari match when fans of the Rome club unfurled a banner glorifying late Serb militiaman Arkan and which also bore a portrait of Mussolini.
