Aston Villa appeals to court over registration of Brian Madjo

Aston Villa has brought its case regarding 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The club is seeking to overturn a Fifa ruling that blocks Madjo from being registered to play since his transfer from Metz in January for €12m. Fifa's regulations on international transfers for under-18s prevent Madjo's inclusion on the squad due to eligibility concerns stemming from Brexit. A hearing on Villa's appeal took place on Wednesday, but a ruling has yet to be announced. The club is facing a looming Uefa squad registration deadline on September 2, after which they cannot include Madjo for the Champions League season.

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