Mascherano given go ahead for Reds

By Mighty Reds
January 31 2007

A FIFA statement says: "After due consideration of all aspects, the Fifa single judge ruled that, 'Upon registration for Liverpool FC during the present registration period, the player Javier Mascherano is eligible to play in official matches with the said club with immediate effect'."

Liverpool now await the decision by the PL. A representative of Liverpool said:

"FIFA have confirmed the player is entitled to play for Liverpool.

"However, the move from West Ham still needs to be ratified by the Premier League and we await their decision