Aston Villa takes on FIFA in court to unblock registration for 17-year-old Madjo

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Aston Villa is legally challenging FIFA to allow the registration of 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo, bought from French club Metz for 12 million euros. FIFA is preventing registration due to transfer rules prohibiting international moves for players under 18.

Aston Villa took on FIFA at sport’s highest court on Wednesday to try and register a 17-year-old forward who has been refused permission to play this year. Villa spent a reported 12 million euros ($13.6 million) in January to buy north London-born Brian Madjo from French club Metz but has been unable to field him. FIFA blocked Madjo’s registration because its transfer rules limit international moves by players under the age of 18.