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FIFA to probe Kewell deal [Mon Sep 5th, 2005]
Liverpool and Leeds face the threat of a transfer ban for using an unlicensed agent in Harry Kewell's move.
FIFA plan to charge both clubs after a full-scale probe into the $12 million switch.
And if found guilty, they could be banned from any dealings in the next transfer window as well as being hit with hefty fines. Max Sport, a company run by Kewell's manager Bernie Mandic, received almost $5m from the transfer.
The issue was brought to light during Kewell's libel action against Gary Lineker.
Arsenal were fined $24,000 for using an unlicensed agent in the signing of Quincy Owusu Abeyie recently. But the case against Kewell is seen as more serious.
A FIFA spokesman said: "I can confirm we are investigating the matter."
AAP
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