Sport 23-12-2003 who: FIFA president Sepp Blatter what: Forbids Rio Ferdinand from appealing to civil court over eight month ban when: Yesterday snippet: "According to the statutes of FIFA and its member associations, in this case, no recourse may be made to civil courts," says Mr Blatter, quoted on The Evening Standard`s website, thisislondon.com. "The highest court would be the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne." Elsewhere, The Sun accuses Rio`s hearing of being a "mockery" as it reveals the connection between one of the "independent" commission members and a company which has earned £1million from FA contracts. [... more]

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