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Real, Atlentico to appeal against FIFA transfer sanctions

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ANI Johannesburg
Last Updated : Jan 15 2016 | 11:28 AM IST

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all set to appeal against their one-year ban from registering new players by FIFA.

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Both clubs were banned by the world's football governing body for breaching code of conduct over the transfer of foreign minors.

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Confirming the news, Madrid said in a statement that the decision was absolutely inadmissible and that the club would appeal against it, Sport24 reported.

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Meanwhile, Atlentico president Enrique Cerezo also said that they were right and would appeal the ban.

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Crezo, however, said that his side consist of some really good young players, adding that they could overcome these two windows without signings.

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Besides the ban, Real and Atlentico were also fined 358,000 dollars and 895,000 dollars respectively.

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As per the international football rules, players under the age of 18 cannot be transferred to another country, except in limited circumstances.

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First Published: Jan 15 2016 | 11:18 AM IST

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