Sion win court ruling over player ineligibility

The club, thrown out of the Europa League for fielding the players, also appeared at a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne on Wednesday with a verdict expected by Monday.

"The civil tribunal in Martigny has confirmed this morning that the Swiss Football League and FIFA must consider FC Sion's new players to be eligible," said a statement on the club's website.

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