Banned Bresciano chasing game time in Italy

Bresicano was cleared to play at the World Cup by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) this week after receiving a four-month FIFA ban and $1.9 million fine in November for an alleged illegal transfer between clubs in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

While his application for a stay of proceedings was rejected, meaning his four-month suspension will stand, the CAS took into account his personal aspirations and granted him permission to compete in Brazil after his ban expires on March 13.

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