London - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba received a three- match ban on Tuesday for throwing a coin into the crowd in a Carling Cup match last week.
The 30-year-old picked up a coin that had been thrown at him from a section of the Burnley fans and hurled it back into the crowd.
After the match, which Chelsea lost, Drogba admitted an FA charge of violent conduct.
"Players should be able to play football without fearing for their personal safety," an FA spokesman said.
"It is totally unacceptable for players to be put in danger by supporters throwing missiles onto the pitch.