His case was further aggravated by him screaming into a television camera that the official had been a "fucking disgrace."

A UEFA spokesman said that UEFA has received the referee's report and that the "disciplinary body is examining the referee's report to see if they will open a disciplinary case or several cases."

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He added that this decision would be made next week as "they are collecting information and proof."

If the department gives the nod for a probe, a disciplinary committee will then meet to decide which sanctions to impose.

Drogba yesterday apologised for his actions, in a statement published on Chelsea's website, he said: "I was very upset at what happened during the game, but having seen the pictures on TV I accept that I overreacted."