Euro 2012: Danish striker Bendtner charged for pants stunt

UEFA has charged Denmark forward Nicklas Bendtner with improper conduct for revealing an unofficial sponsor’s name on his underpants while celebrating a goal at Euro 2012.

Bendtner is suspected of breaking Law 4 of football regarding players’ kit and equipment, Uefa said in a statement. A disciplinary panel will deal with the case on Monday.

The striker lifted his shirt and lowered his shorts slightly, revealing the name of a betting firm across the top of his underpants, after scoring his second goal in a 3-2 loss against Portugal on Wednesday.

Uefa tournament rules also bar any sponsor advertising on players’ kit.