Villa win CAS appeal against FIFA block on registering 17-year-old Madjo
Aug 4 : Aston Villa can register forward Brian Madjo for official competitions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld their appeal against FIFA's block on playing the 17-year-old who joined from Metz, the Premier League side said on Tuesday.England-born Madjo grew up in Luxembourg, who he played for
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Aug 4 : Aston Villa can register forward Brian Madjo for official competitions after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld their appeal against FIFA's block on playing the 17-year-old who joined from Metz, the Premier League side said on Tuesday.
England-born Madjo grew up in Luxembourg, who he played for three times last year before representing England's U-17s.
The six-foot-four striker joined Villa in January for £10 million ($13.44 million) but FIFA, whose regulations limit the international transfer of players under 18, blocked them from registering Madjo, arguing he was a Luxembourg international.
Europa League winners Villa appealed against FIFA's decision to CAS, arguing Madjo was born in England and was a UK citizen.
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