Cole appeal against 'tap-up' fine fails

England full-back Ashley Cole has failed in his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the £75,000 (€109,000) fine imposed for breaking Premier League rules by discussing a transfer to Chelsea last season.

The CAS have ruled that the appeal filed by the Arsenal full-back was “not admissible” because the CAS have “no jurisdiction to rule on the dispute between Mr Cole and the Football Association Premier League”.

Cole was fined in August last year along with Chelsea and manager Jose Mourinho after an inquiry found them guilty of breaking regulations by meeting about a possible transfer.

Cole disagreed with the fine – which had been reduced to £75,000 (€109,000) – and vowed to challenge the decision in front of the CAS. His case was submitted to a panel of Jans Nater, Stuart McUnnes and Jan Paulsson but the Premier League objected to CAS jurisdiction.