Roverbhoy said:
What's the story with the Portugal entries to the CL - Benfica, etc?
Seems they may get kicked out and replaced with the likes of Ajax...
Who knows the details?
This is what I'm talking about:-
From the BEEB
British trio face European poser
A legal case in Portugal may have an impact on Manchester United, Arsenal and Celtic's Champions League fixtures.
United and Celtic are in Benifca's group, while Arsenal are in with Porto.
But Gil Vicente have appealed through the civil courts, breaching Fifa rules, after their relegation for allegedly fielding an ineligible player.
"The ultimate sanction is that the Portuguese national team and all their clubs are banned from all competitions by Fifa," said Uefa's William Gaillard.
Direct judicial or political interference in the running of football is forbidden under Fifa statute.
Fifa is expected to give its decision to the Portugal Football Association on 11 September.
Uefa director of communications Gaillard added that any sanctions would "impact on Uefa's competitions, including the Champions League".
Arsenal, in Group G, are scheduled to play host to Porto on Tuesday 26 September, with United, in Group F, travelling to Benfica on the same day.
Celtic's first scheduled encounter with Portuguese opposition is on Tuesday, 17 October at home to Benfica.