Danish striker faces UEFA charges for revealing unofficial sponsor on underwear

Danish Striker, Nicklas Bendtner, is facing UEFA charges after revealing the name of an unofficial sponsor on the top of his underwear in a goal celebration during Wednesday's Euro 2012 Group B match against Portugal in Lviv.

UEFA says Bendtner is suspected of breaking Law 4 of soccer regarding a player's uniform and equipment. The player lifted his shirt and lowered his shorts slightly, revealing the name of a betting firm across the top of his briefs, after scoring his second goal in a 3-2 loss against Portugal on Wednesday.

Following the match Bendtner was reprimanded by the Danish Football Association, which has official ties to a rival gambling company.

On Friday, Bendtner flashed the top of his new, regulation-friendly black brief at practice. UEFA have said that the Control and Disciplinary Body will deal with this case on Monday.

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