QPR DEFENDER Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches commencing with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, after an FA misconduct charge against him was found proven.





It was alleged a comment Ferdinand posted on his twitter account was abusive and / or indecent and / or insulting and/or improper. It was further alleged that this breach was aggravated pursuant to FA Rule E3(2) as the comment included a reference to gender.





Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today (Wednesday 29th October), Ferdinand was also fined £25,000, severely warned as to his future conduct and ordered to attend an education programme, arranged by The FA within four months.





The club will be making no further comment at this time.