Soccer: Fifa bans player over false passport

Fifa have banned an Argentinian player from all matches until June 6 for playing with a false passport.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2001 - 13:40

Fifa have banned an Argentinian player from all matches until June 6 for playing with a false passport.

Fifa say they have extended a ban on Hector Diego Garay to worldwide level.

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