體壇英語資訊：Bayern appeals Riberys ban

Bayern Munich have lodged an appeal against Franck Ribery's three-match ban which would see him miss next month's Champions League final, UEFA said on Thursday.

The Frenchman was sent off with a straight red card for treading on the foot of Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez in the first-leg semifinal last Wednesday, which Bayern won 1-0 at home.

Referee Roberto Rosetti shows the red card to Franck Ribery (2nd L) of Bayern Munich during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match against Olympique Lyon in Munich April 21, 2010.

He then missed Tuesday's 3-0 second-leg win while serving part of the ban.

UEFA's decision means the player will have to also miss the final against Inter Milan in Madrid on May 22.