Massimo Luongo: FA overturn Sheffield Wednesday midfielder's ban

Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Whatsapp

Massimo Luongo walks off ruefully in the 5-0 defeat by Blackburn following his dismissal

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Massimo Luongo has had a three-match suspension withdrawn with immediate effect by the Football Association.

Advertisement

The 27-year-old was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Lewis Travis, deemed 'serious foul play', in Saturday's 5-0 defeat by Blackburn.

However, Wednesday appealed the call by referee Jared Gillett, and the initial verdict was overturned on review.

Advertisement

He can now play in Saturday's FA Cup tie against former club QPR.

Source: bbc.com