LIVERPOOL and Leeds face the threat of a transfer ban for using an unlicensed agent in Harry Kewell's move, reports the News of the World.
FIFA plan to charge both clubs after a full-scale probe into the £5million switch.
And if found guilty they could be banned from any dealing 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 £2m from the transfer.
The issue was brought to light during Kewell's libel action against Gary Lineker. The FA had their own inquiry and handed the findings to FIFA.
Earlier this year Arsenal were fined £10,000 after using an unlicensed agent in the signing of Quincy Owusu Abeyie. Their transfer ban was suspended for two years.
The case against Kewell is seen as more serious.
A FIFA spokesman said: "I can confirm we are investigating the matter."
Liverpool have bought a player who have talk big, create trouble, expensive and sabo the club future.
Is it worth it ????
stellazio
Good things don't come cheap and cheap things are never good..
Poolman
Small problem la .... Pick Parry can handle .
Patrik
Sad to see such a good player go waste. Since he joined Pool,he has been plagued by injuries and never played to his full ability and potential. Something is wrong somewhere.
numby
juz like ronaldo who was such a hit at barcelona...after transferring to inter milan, he was plagued by injury...and was sidelined getting paid in the process...but now he at real madrid...he showed his class once more...
is kewell another ronaldo or his skills r juz not there...
Medicated Oil
The skill is not there as the salary is not good enough.
He is just a pretender to get money and glory.
ghimpheng
never really see harry kewell play but always see him highly rated in football manager games and football games