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Italian club Spezia in court to challenge FIFA transfer ban

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Italian club Spezia has challenged FIFA at a hearing at sport’s highest court trying to overturn a two-year transfer ban. The Serie A club is alleged to have been involved in trafficking of young players from Africa under a previous owner before its current American owners took over last year. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says no date had been set for a verdict. Spezia could seek a fast-track ruling in June before the offseason transfer window opens in Italy. FIFA banned Spezia last year from registering new players during 2022 and 2023 for rule-breaking signings of Nigerian youngsters.

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