The Appeal Committee of FIFA has rejected the appeal of Marc Overmars against his one-year international suspension after the scandal he was involved in during his time as Ajax’s sporting director led to his sacking. Thus, it is confirmed that the Dutchman, who had to leave his position in Antwerp, must stay away from football, unless he decides to use the last opportunity he has left: the TAS.
According to its spokesman, Frank Neervoort, FIFA announced that the appeal was rejected. “We have received a two-sentence message. The first says that the Appeal is rejected; the second, that the costs incurred will be borne by Mr. Overmars.” “It’s strange that they reviewed seventeen pages so quickly,” he said, expressing doubts about FIFA’s course of action.
It is not yet clear whether Overmars will challenge his suspension in Lausanne. “It requires high costs,” Neervoort said. Overmars’ lawyer asked FIFA to provide written reasons for the decision. Only once received can a decision be made on possible next steps, according to Neervoort.
Source: La Verdad
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