Phil Jones has denied directing foul and abusive language at a doping control officer after the Europa League final last season and said the two-game ban imposed by Uefa was harsh, although he opted not to appeal. But a two-game ban is a bit out of the ordinary.”Jones and Blind had been made aware by the team doctor they had been selected for doping control after around 75 minutes of the final. “I went into the doping control room straight after the game and wasn’t allowed into the changing room, which is fine as well. I fully complied with rules and did my urine sample, did my blood sample, and ended up with a two-game ban. He escaped a ban because Uefa ruled he had not used foul language towards the anti-doping officer.

Source: The Guardian August 31, 2017 21:22 UTC