Wales legal battle for place in Euro 2004 fails

WALES have turned their attention to World Cup qualifiers this autumn after losing their legal battle for a place in Euro 2004 today.

Fri, 14 May, 2004 - 01:00

The Football Association of Wales’ appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have Russia expelled from the finals in Portugal was dismissed by a three-man panel.

The Court of Arbitration agreed with UEFA that a 12-month suspension for the player was sufficient punishment.

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