Kewell case referred back to FA

FIFA has referred the investigation into Harry Kewell’s transfer from Leeds to Liverpool back to the Football Association – more than a year after taking up the case.

The FA submitted documentation to the world governing body in August 2004 following concerns as to the role played by Bernie Mandic – long recognised as Kewell’s representative – in the £5m (€7.4m) deal during July 2003, as he is not officially licensed by FIFA.