Mexes cleared for Roma return
Friday, 10 September 2004
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has temporarily cancelled the suspension imposed by FIFA on AS Roma defender Philippe Mexes, and the player will be eligible to play until the tribunal has had the opportunity to examine the case further.
Six-week suspension
World football's governing body had suspended the 22-year-old French international defender for six weeks after Mexes agreed a four-year deal with Roma while still under contract at AJ Auxerre.
Contract dispute
Mexes claimed he was able to move for