Bendtner facing pants punishmentStriker revealed sponsor's logo on underwear during Portugal gameESPN staff June 15, 2012 UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bendtner© Getty Images UEFA has confirmed that it will take disciplinary action against Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner after he revealed sponsored underpants during his team’s 3-2 defeat to Portugal.Bendtner dropped his shorts below his waistline and raised his shirt to reveal a logo for bookmaker Paddy Power after scoring twice in the Group B match in Lviv on Wednesday.The Danish football association has reprimanded him for his behaviour, and a UEFA statement said: “UEFA has announced that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner for improper conduct at the Group B match against on Wednesday 13 June.“The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body will deal with this case on Monday.''Bendtner said he had no idea he was breaking any rules, and insisted: “It is just a pair of lucky boxer shorts that I used in the first game as well and have used before the tournament. I didn't know I was breaking any rules, but I am aware of that now.”A statement from the Danish FA - sponsored by rival bookies Ladbrokes - said: “We have spoken to the player and he will not play in those [underpants] against Germany on Sunday.”
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