Figueroa cleared to play for Birmingham

Birmingham striker Luciano Figueroa has received international clearance to launch his Barclaycard Premiership career.

The 22-year-old Argentinian, a £2.5m (€3.5m) signing from Rosario Central, completed his move to St Andrews 10 days ago but was not allowed to join up with his team-mates until clearance was granted.