Bresciano to play for Socceroos at World Cup

The midfielder was handed a four-month FIFA ban and a $1.9 million fine in November after an alleged illegal transfer from Al Nasr to Al Gharafa, and faced the prospect of missing out on the tournament.

However, while having his application for a stay or proceedings rejected, meaning his four-month suspension will stand, the CAS took into account his personal aspirations and granted him permission to compete in Brazil.

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