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Fifa want reasons for Scottish stalling

Fifa have written to the Scottish FA asking for reasons why the registrations of the Rangers players who have left — including Everton's Steven Naismith — have not been released.

Lawyer Margaret Gribbon, who represents seven of the Rangers players that have moved on, has asked the SFA to move quickly in replying to Fifa's request for the reasons their registrations have been witheld.

Gribbon said: "Following the refusal of the SFA to issue players registrations, the new clubs have all referred the matter to FIFA.

"FIFA have now written to the SFA in each case requesting reasons why the players' registrations were blocked.

"It remains entirely unclear the facts and matters upon which Rangers oldco and Rangers newco rely in order to support their position that the players acted in breach of contract.

"Presumably they have made their reasons known to the SFA and if so, these have not been shared with my law firm, Bridge Litigation, who represent the majority of the players.

"FIFA have given the SFA seven days to respond but it is hoped that given the straightforward nature of the request the SFA will be in a position to reply sooner.

"We remain confident that FIFA will grant ITC (International Transfer Clearance) enabling the players to continue playing football with their new clubs."

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