Chelsea appeal Drogba and Bosingwa bans

"We believe these punishments are unnecessarily harsh given the circumstances," the Premier League club said in a statement on their website on Monday.

"We would reiterate that the players and the club are acutely aware of our responsibilities towards setting a good example as role models and upholding the values of the game."

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