Nice chief slams FIFA

Nice chief executive Julien Fournier has hit out at FIFA’s failure to resolve the future of midfielder Yannick Djalo.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011 - 18:50

Nice chief executive Julien Fournier has hit out at FIFA’s failure to resolve the future of midfielder Yannick Djalo.

The 25-year-old signed from Sporting Lisbon in a €4.5m deal on transfer deadline day, but a week later, on September 7, FIFA vetoed the deal, saying the paperwork had not been filed on time.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Person: Julien Fournier Person: Yannick Djalo Person: Fournier Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Sporting Lisbon

<p>Grimsby's Jaze Kabia (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game as Sheffield Wednesday's Cole McGhee (right) looks dejected during the Carabao Cup third round.</p>

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