MC Prussian Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 Liverpool make Mascherano request Liverpool have sent a letter to Fifa asking for special dispensation to sign Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano on loan from West Ham. Under Fifa regulations, Mascherano, 22, cannot play for another club this season because he has already represented Corinthians and West Ham. But Liverpool hope Mascherano will be allowed to complete a move to Anfield. A Fifa spokesman told BBC Sport that the "player status department" was currently considering the matter. Mascherano arrived at Upton Park with international team-mate Carlos Tevez on 31 August. But he has played only six minutes since the defeat at Tottenham on 22 October and is desperate to leave the club But under the world governing body's rules, a footballer cannot play competitively for more than two different clubs between 1 July and 30 June the following year. Story from BBC SPORT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport2/hi...ool/6267319.stm Published: 2007/01/16 13:17:21 GMT © BBC MMVII
Flynny Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 I don't see why they should get special permission. There's no extenuating or particularly extraordinary circumstances, so why bend the rules for them? They'll probably get the permission, though.
Guest Gist Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 Couldn't they just loan him until they can get him on a permenant?
Libertine Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 Couldn't they just loan him until they can get him on a permenant? That's what they're asking.
Joe. Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 They will get special permission because they are Liverpool. They are the god like club <_<
davieG Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 Should the rules bent though to allow a player a better opportunity to actually play, no rule in my opinion should cause this restriction.
dandannieldanok Posted 16 January 2007 Posted 16 January 2007 Should the rules bent though to allow a player a better opportunity to actually play, no rule in my opinion should cause this restriction. Fair point, but is Liverpool a good destination for him. Benitez loves his rotation and has many good centre midfielders already. He isn't going to force out Stevie G or Alonso and with Sissoko recovering his chances are once again limited.
Mort Posted 17 January 2007 Posted 17 January 2007 Fair point, but is Liverpool a good destination for him. Benitez loves his rotation and has many good centre midfielders already. He isn't going to force out Stevie G or Alonso and with Sissoko recovering his chances are once again limited. I think he was intending to introduce Mascherano as a long term replacement for Sissoko... its baffling why he isnt getting more games for WestHam, hes a great player IMHO (fantastic at playing as a holding figure at the back of the midfeild, you'd have thought with the likes of Reo-Coker and Benayoun he'd have worked well...).
dandannieldanok Posted 17 January 2007 Posted 17 January 2007 I think he was intending to introduce Mascherano as a long term replacement for Sissoko... its baffling why he isnt getting more games for WestHam, hes a great player IMHO (fantastic at playing as a holding figure at the back of the midfeild, you'd have thought with the likes of Reo-Coker and Benayoun he'd have worked well...). Sissoko is younger and only 21.
Geo V Posted 19 January 2007 Posted 19 January 2007 I think he was intending to introduce Mascherano as a long term replacement for Sissoko... its baffling why he isnt getting more games for WestHam, hes a great player IMHO (fantastic at playing as a holding figure at the back of the midfeild, you'd have thought with the likes of Reo-Coker and Benayoun he'd have worked well...). Benitez loves Sissoko. He loves him so much he would rather have him in central midfield ahead of Gerrard! I cant see any sense in this deal at all as he wont get many games at Liverpool and it may unsettle Tevez even further.
MC Prussian Posted 20 February 2007 Author Posted 20 February 2007 And now it's official: Mascherano cleared to join Reds Javier Mascherano has been cleared to play for Liverpool this season after the Premier League accepted the club's request to register him at Anfield. The Argentine midfielder, 22, agreed to join the Reds before the close of the transfer window last month. The deal was held up as the Premier League wanted to assess whether the relationship between club and player was "subject to third-party influence". But the Premier League is now satisfied the move does not breach its rules. A statement on the Premier League's website read: "The Premier League has confirmed that the application by Liverpool FC to register Javier Mascherano as a player has been accepted. "The Premier League is satisfied that the contractual arrangements proposed by Liverpool FC are consistent with its rules; particularly that the relationship between club and player is not subject to third-party influence. "The Premier League is grateful for Liverpool FC's cooperation and openness at the start and throughout the process." Story from BBC SPORT: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport2/hi...ool/6379977.stm Published: 2007/02/20 16:14:46 GMT © BBC MMVII
lildave3 Posted 20 February 2007 Posted 20 February 2007 Mascherano cleared to join Reds So he can now play, how much did they get him for? Or is it a loan move?
MC Prussian Posted 20 February 2007 Author Posted 20 February 2007 So he can now play, how much did they get him for? Or is it a loan move? Permanent move for an undisclosed fee, by the sounds of it.
Simi Posted 20 February 2007 Posted 20 February 2007 Sissoko, Alonso and now Mascerano. All defensive midfielders. Gerrard now playing centre. Some people are going to be unhappy.
Flexx Posted 20 February 2007 Posted 20 February 2007 Sissoko is injured and out for the rest of season, Mascherano and Alonso can play in centre with Gerrard just ahead
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