FIFA confirm Salah-Fiore rift

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the complaint from Fiorentina over Mohamed Salah's alleged breach of contract: 'It's pending'.

The Egyptian vetoed an attempt by the Viola to extend his loan deal from Chelsea, and the player ended up at Roma instead.

The move sparked huge controversy and was deemed illegal by Fiorentina, who threatened a legal battle.

The dispute is now confirmed officially by FIFA, as sources in the English media are reporting a quote made by an unnamed FIFA spokesperson to Press Association Sport.

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the complaint from Fiorentina over Mohamed Salah's alleged breach of contract: 'It's pending'.

The Egyptian vetoed an attempt by the Viola to extend his loan deal from Chelsea, and the player ended up at Roma instead.

The move sparked huge controversy and was deemed illegal by Fiorentina, who threatened a legal battle.

The dispute is now confirmed officially by FIFA, as sources in the English media are reporting a quote made by an unnamed FIFA spokesperson to Press Association Sport.

"We can confirm having received a claim from the Italian club, ACF Fiorentina, against the English club, Chelsea FC, and the player, Mohamed Salah Ghaly, for breach of contract.

"The matter is still pending and being investigated."