UEFA open disciplinary case against Dida

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Milan and their goalkeeper Dida following the Brazilian's controversial substitution during last week's Champions League defeat away to Celtic.

Dida was stretchered off the pitch near the end of the Group D match after a Celtic fan invaded the pitch and appeared to make light contact with the goalkeeper.

In a statement released on UEFA's web site (www.uefa.com), European soccer's governing body said the case would be discussed by its disciplinary body on Thursday.

UEFA said the proceedings had been instigated based on a paragraph of their disciplinary regulations which states that "players, officials and members, shall conduct themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship".

Celtic, currently on top in the Scottish Premier League, are also facing disciplinary action for failing to prevent the supporter from running onto the pitch following the winning goal.

That meeting is also due to take place on Thursday.