Uefa reduce Dida suspension

AC Milan goalkeeper Dida has had his ban following the Champions League game with Celtic in Glasgow reduced by Uefa to one match…

AC Milan goalkeeper Dida has had his ban following the Champions League game with Celtic in Glasgow reduced by Uefa to one match.

The Brazilian was initially handed a two-match suspension after his theatrics following a Celtic fan's encroachment onto the pitch during the 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park.

But the club confirmed that penalty has been reduced, meaning Dida will miss only Wednesday's game against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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