FORMER Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has lost his appeal against FIFA’s ruling that he must pay the English club €17 million in damages for breach of contract. Mutu, who cost the Blues €17.5m in 2003, was sacked a year later after he tested positive for cocaine, and was given a seven-month worldwide football ban.

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has lost his appeal against FIFA’s ruling that he must pay the English club €17m in damages for breach of contract.