FA dismiss Mutu claims
Thursday 3 February, 2005
The English Football Association insist they haven’t contacted FIFA in a bid to sideline Adrian Mutu from training with Juventus.
"The FA has never protested against FIFA's decision," read a statement. "Nor has the FA requested FIFA to amend or extend the conditions of the ban.
"The application of world-wide bans is entirely a FIFA matter."
Reports this morning suggested that the FA were furious that the Romanian, currently serving a seven-month drug ban, could train freely on foreign soil after signing for the Italian club.
Mutu, 26, is suspended from competitive action until May 18 – meaning he could play in the club’s final two League games of the season.
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