CAS lifts ban on ex-Colón and Unión players Garcés and Machuca | OneFootball

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a crucial ruling that shook up the transfer market and the leagues where the involved players compete. Rodrigo Holgado, along with the Argentinians with a Santa Fe background, Facundo Garcés and Imanol Machuca, have been cleared to play officially with immediate effect, following the revocation of their provisional suspensions.

The three footballers had been banned by FIFA under a serious accusation: allegedly forging documents to become eligible and represent the Malaysian national team. This situation put their careers on hold while the investigation was underway.

The Statement and Clearance

After submitting their respective statements and appealing the decision to the CAS, the players received the news of their provisional acquittal, allowing them to return to the pitch while the main proceedings continue.

The ruling is a relief for those involved, especially for the former players of the most important clubs in Santa Fe:

The CAS decision allows them to regain sporting normality and focus solely on football, leaving behind the accusations that put their professional careers on hold.

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