Swiss side Sion announced said yesterday they have withdrawn their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the Swiss Football League in a dispute over the eligibity of new players.

The Swiss club said they withdrew the appeal after the league confirmed that their six new summer recruits will be allowed to play, in line with a court order.

“Having received confirmation that it can add its new recruits to the line-up, FC Sion has withdrawn its appeal from CAS,” said the club.

However, Sion remain excluded from the Europa League after UEFA found they fielded ineligible players in a qualifying match with Scottish side Celtic, who were promoted to the competition in their place.

The club have taken the case before several Swiss courts, with a regional court in the Canton of Vaud expected to deliver their verdict this week.

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