Denmark World Cup qualifying

Denmark suspends Bendtner for 6 months

March 4, 2013
By Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- The Danish football federation has suspended Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner from national team duty for six months because of a drunk-driving incident.

Bendtner was pulled over by police in central Copenhagen early Sunday and was fined for being over the alcohol limit.

The forward, who has been injured since December, said in a statement to Danish media that he regretted his behavior and respected the federation's decision. However, he said being banned ...

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