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Chelsea's Ballack avoids FA action

Chelsea's Michael Ballack will face no further action for his off-the-ball challenge on Manchester United's Patrice Evra during Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley. The incident provoked even more controversy because Chelsea took advantage of Evra's injury by racing to the other end of the field and scoring through Frank Lampard.

Referee Chris Foy did not intervene, leaving the way open for the FA to take action.

However, Foy has confirmed he saw the incident clearly and acted as he saw fit, leaving the FA to declare the matter closed.

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