FA reject FIFA call to increase Taylor ban

The UK's Football Association have rejected FIFA’s call to impose a longer ban on Martin Taylor for the foul that broke Eduardo’s leg.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2008 - 14:49

The UK's Football Association have rejected FIFA’s call to impose a longer ban on Martin Taylor for the foul that broke Eduardo’s leg.

The world governing body had asked the FA to increase the Birmingham defender’s punishment after he was suspended for three matches after being sent off for serious foul play.

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