Roma handed transfer embargo Friday 1 July, 2005
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FIFA have handed Roma a one-year transfer ban as a result of their controversial move for Philippe Mexes last summer.
The stopper joined the capital club before his Auxerre contract expired and although the switch was ratified, the Italian club have been severely punished for their conduct.
Roma were already informed earlier this month that they will have to pay Auxerre £5.3m for the defender, who was also given a six-week ban for his role in the transfer.
But the Stadio Olimpico outfit have now been told that they will be unable to buy anyone, both from Italy or abroad, during the next two transfer windows.
Giallorossi officials were told of FIFA’s decision late last night and have been examining the 18-page document ever since.
Lawyers acting for the Italian side are already preparing for an appeal in a bid to get the verdict scrapped.
If they fail then Roma will have to forget about any plans of signing news players this summer, such as Udinese’s David Pizarro.
It may also complicate their sales strategy regarding both Antonio Cassano and Amantino Mancini.
Although the pair can still legally be sold, they must be released for cash only rather than be involved in any player plus cash deal.
That will be a major blow to Juventus who were hoping to offer money and the likes of Giorgio Chiellini and Fabrizio Miccoli for Italian starlet Cassano.
FIFA’s decision shouldn’t affect the status of any transfers that have taken place so far, such as the arrivals of Shabani Nonda, Samuel Kuffour and Rodrigo Taddei.
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How do you feel about this Nicole?
If Moggi plays it right this could be good news for us. Roma are desperate to find cash. They'll have to lower the prices of Cassano or Mancini or Chivu....
Come on Luciano!
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FIFA have handed Roma a one-year transfer ban as a result of their controversial move for Philippe Mexes last summer.
The stopper joined the capital club before his Auxerre contract expired and although the switch was ratified, the Italian club have been severely punished for their conduct.
Roma were already informed earlier this month that they will have to pay Auxerre £5.3m for the defender, who was also given a six-week ban for his role in the transfer.
But the Stadio Olimpico outfit have now been told that they will be unable to buy anyone, both from Italy or abroad, during the next two transfer windows.
Giallorossi officials were told of FIFA’s decision late last night and have been examining the 18-page document ever since.
Lawyers acting for the Italian side are already preparing for an appeal in a bid to get the verdict scrapped.
If they fail then Roma will have to forget about any plans of signing news players this summer, such as Udinese’s David Pizarro.
It may also complicate their sales strategy regarding both Antonio Cassano and Amantino Mancini.
Although the pair can still legally be sold, they must be released for cash only rather than be involved in any player plus cash deal.
That will be a major blow to Juventus who were hoping to offer money and the likes of Giorgio Chiellini and Fabrizio Miccoli for Italian starlet Cassano.
FIFA’s decision shouldn’t affect the status of any transfers that have taken place so far, such as the arrivals of Shabani Nonda, Samuel Kuffour and Rodrigo Taddei.
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How do you feel about this Nicole?
If Moggi plays it right this could be good news for us. Roma are desperate to find cash. They'll have to lower the prices of Cassano or Mancini or Chivu....
Come on Luciano!
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