Drogba fined for refusing to play for Montreal


Jun 8, 2016; Montreal, Ontario, Canada; Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba (11) plays the ball during the first half against the Toronto FC at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for his refusal to play against Toronto FC last Sunday, the league announced on Friday.

The amount of the fine, which was not disclosed by MLS, was consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league said.

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