The Chelsea captain has chosen not to appeal against his four-match ban and a fine of £220,000 as a result of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand during an away game at Loftus Road last season.

The former England captain has also issued an apology for his actions, saying, "I want to apologize to everyone for the language I used in the game."

"My response was below the level expected by Chelsea Football Club, and by me, and it will not happen again. I will continue to do my part in assisting the club to remove all types of discriminatory behaviour from football. I am extremely grateful for the consistent support of Chelsea FC, the fans and my family."

In September, the independent commission of Football Association has decided that Terry used "racial slurs" to insult Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match at QPR's home stadium. Even though Terry was found not guilty for racially abusing Ferdinand by Westminster Magistrates' Court earlier this year, the FA's three-man panel states that his behaviour was "improbable, implausible and contrived." The Blues' centre-back was given two weeks to issue a response to the verdict.

Terry decided to end his England career after being charged by the FA, stating that the move had made his position "untenable". Former England manager Fabio Capello also resigned in February when FA removed the captaincy from Terry.The Chelsea skipper has also received disciplinary actions by his soccer club. He is going to miss Premier League as well as League Cup matches against Manchester United, and this coming Saturday game with Tottenham Hotspur and with Swansea City in later fixture.