Toffees ace to serve three-game ban next season
By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo. Last Updated: May 15, 2012 6:35pm
Tim Cahill receives his marching orders following his confrontation with Yohan Cabaye
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The Football Association has rejected Everton's appeal against Tim Cahill's red card in Sunday's win over Newcastle.
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appealed after the Australia international was dismissed following an altercation with Magpies midfielder Yohan Cabaye at the full-time whistle.
appealed after the Australia international was dismissed following an altercation with Magpies midfielder Yohan Cabaye at the full-time whistle.However, the club has confirmed, via their website, that they have been unsuccessful and Cahill will now serve a three-match ban at the start of next season.
will now serve a three-match ban at the start of next season.Cabaye, who was cautioned by referee Andre Marriner, had issued an apology on Newcastle's website at the weekend.
"I would like to apologise for the cross words I exchanged with Tim Cahill which resulted in his red card and my booking on the final whistle," said Cabaye.
"It was unnecessary and, regrettably, the result of frustration and disappointment, all in the heat of the moment.
"It is out of character and for that I am sorry."
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