UEFA overturns decision to ban Arsenal striker
Published:Tuesday | September 15, 2009 | 9:35 AM
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) overturned its decision to ban Arsenal striker Eduardo for two Champions League games for diving.
The Croatia international was suspended after being found guilty of diving to win a penalty in the Champions League qualifier against Celtic on August 26.
Yesterday, UEFA accepted Arsenal’s appeal and he will now eligible to play in their opening two Group H ties.
Arsenal begin their Champions League group stage campaign with a trip to the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium to face Standard tomorrow and then play at home against Olympiakos on September 29.