Cole apologises for Twitter outburst

Ashley Cole has apologised for posting an offensive Tweet about the Football Association. In a statement released by his solicitors, he said that he apologised unreservedly for his outburst, saying that the message had been posted "in the heat of the moment".

The Chelsea and England full-back had directed foul language against the FA in response to criticism of his role in the John Terry racism case. The FA commission that handed Terry a four match ban had accused Cole of discrepancies in his evidence.


Cole has deleted his offensive tweet, but it has already been re-tweeted more than 19,000 times.

Ashley Cole's tweet.
The offensive word in Ashley Cole's tweet has been obscured. Credit: Twitter.


FA tweet charge for Cole

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has been charged by the Football Association in relation to a Twitter comment which was "improper and/or brought the game into disrepute", the governing body has confirmed.