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Metz\u2019s Brian Madjo, centre, and Paris FC\u2019s Jean-Philippe Krasso, bottom, in action during the League One soccer match between Paris FC and Metz at the Jean-Bouin stadium, in Paris, France, on Aug. 31, 2025. (AP Photo\/Thomas Padilla, File)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

LAUSANNE, Switzerland \u2014 Aston Villa took on FIFA at sport\u2019s highest court on Wednesday to try and register a 17-year-old forward who has been refused permission to play this year.<\/p>

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Villa spent a reported 12 million euros<\/a> ($13.6 million) in January to buy north London-born Brian Madjo from French club Metz but has been unable to field him.<\/p>\n

FIFA blocked Madjo\u2019s registration because its transfer rules<\/a> limit international moves by players under the age of 18. The former Luxembourg international turns 18 in January.<\/p>\n

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Villa\u2019s appeal hearing went ahead on schedule, though gave no target date for a ruling.<\/p>

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Villa will play in the Champions League next season and the deadline to register a squad list of players with UEFA is Sept. 2. The Premier League deadline for squad lists also is after the transfer window closes on Sept. 1.<\/p>\n

Madjo last played a competitive game in December, for Metz in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n

He played in three friendlies with the senior Luxembourg team in 2025 then changed to represent England at under-17 level.<\/p>\n

FIFA allows exemptions for some minor players to make transfers including if a 16- or 17-year-old moves \u201cwithin the territory of the European Union.\u201d Britain is no longer an EU member.<\/p>

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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