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Mutu suffers reverse over appeal

Adrian Mutu
Mutu was sacked by Chelsea in October 2004

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has lost his appeal to the Court of Arbritation for Sport over his sacking following a positive drugs test.

The Court's decision allows Chelsea to pursue a compensation claim against Mutu, 26, who now plays for Juventus.

Chelsea are hoping to recover £8m of the £15.8m transfer fee they paid to Parma for Romanian Mutu in August 2003.

Mutu was sacked in October 2004 after a positive cocaine test and was handed a seven-month worldwide football ban.

The CAS ordered Mutu to pay Chelsea costs of £9,000.

Chelsea's claim for compensation will be made to world governing body Fifa.



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