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Reggina extend Chelsea complaint Wednesday 20 February, 2008

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Reggina have banned Chelsea from training with ‘poached’ player Vincenzo Camilleri in an increasingly bitter legal battle.

The 15-year-old was not under a professional contract with the Amaranto because he is still under-age according to the Italian rules and was set to put pen to paper on his birthday in March.

However, Chelsea swooped in with an offer and have snatched him away, infuriating the Calabrian club.

"He preferred to travel to London with his mother and some sort of agent to reach a financial agreement with Chelsea," said Reggina President Lillo Foti.

"We see this is an action of disloyalty and ungentlemanly conduct."

They had warned of legal action and a complaint to FIFA, but another statement was released this evening.

“Reggina Calcio S.p.A., having become aware of Chelsea FC’s use of player Vincenzo Camilleri, announce they have taken legal action to stop the London club from using the player even in training sessions, as he is to this day registered with our side.

“We also inform that this ban has been copied to FIFA, UEFA and the FIGC so they can take the necessary action to ensure the rules are respected.”

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