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UEFA dismisses Sion appeal - Celtic
Celtic are on course to take their place in the group stage of the Europa League after confirming UEFA has rejected Sion's appeal against their expulsion.
The Bhoys were beaten by Sion in qualifying for the Europa League, but were thrown a lifeline when it emerged the Swiss outfit had fielded ineligible players.
Celtic were reinstated by Europe's governing body, only for their participation to be cast into doubt by Sion's decision to lodge an appeal.
There have been conflicting reports on the outcome of the appeal, but Celtic are confident they will be able to face Atletico Madrid this week after posting a statement claiming Sion had failed in their appeal.
A statement on Celtic's official website read: "THE UEFA Appeals Body today rejected FC Sion's appeal against their expulsion from the group stages of this season's Europa League.
"Celtic were reinstated to the competition, and will take on Atletico Madrid, Udinese and Rennes. The first match takes place this Thursday, September 15 at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid."
UEFA has confirmed they have rejected Sion's appeal, allowing Celtic to prepare in earnest for Atletico Madrid.
A statement from UEFA read: "The UEFA Appeals Body today dealt with the appeal lodged by FC Sion against the decision of the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body of 2 September to forfeit their two UEFA Europa League play-off games played against Celtic FC on 18 and 25 August.
"The Appeals Body heard the parties and decided to reject the appeal lodged by Sion, confirming that the Swiss club had fielded ineligible players in both matches.
"As a consequence, Celtic remain qualified for the UEFA Europa League group stage and will play against Club Atlético de Madrid on Thursday 15 September. An appeal against this decision can be lodged to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within ten days of receipt of the written grounds for the decisions.
"UEFA also received today on this matter a court decision from the Tribunal Cantonal de Vaud and will issue a statement in this respect at a later stage."
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