KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday to allow the seven suspended Harimau Malaya heritage players to resume playing while awaiting a final decision on their appeal has given them new hope.
The decision to grant the application for a stay of execution submitted by Facundo Garcés, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, João Figueiredo, Gabriel Palmero, Jon Irazabal dan Héctor Hevel means the players can all heave a huge sigh of relief as they can now take part in any professional football-related activities for the time being.
Holgado, in an Instagram post, described it as a positive outcome for him after a difficult period.
“When you least expect it, the sun shines again and everything is rosy again; no storm remains forever,” he posted.
Palmero, meanwhile, posted a brief response, simply saying “we are back”.
Meanwhile, Garces, who had been suspended from playing for his La Liga club Deportivo, confirmed in an official statement that he can resume training with his teammates.
