Publication Date:
Fri, 2011-08-26 15:35
UEFA says Celtic has lodged official protests that Sion breached a one-year FIFA transfer ban, which was originally imposed in 2008 but took effect in January.
UEFA President Michel Platini says Sion fielded its offseason signings “in clear violation of the ban.”
Sion is included in Friday’s group stage draw but Celtic could be reinstated.
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino says its disciplinary committee will rule on Celtic’s protest before the first match on Sept. 15.
First, UEFA is waiting for a Swiss civil court ruling on Sion’s case.
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