FA delay QPR decision

The Football Association has delayed its decision on the charges against Championship side Queens Park Rangers over the transfer of Alejandro Faurlin.

The club was charged for allegedly breaching third-party ownership rules over the Argentine’s transfer in 2009, and a verdict in the case was expected by Friday.

But the FA have announced they need more time to reach a verdict.

“It was originally indicated that the decision of the commission on the charges and on any sanction, if appropriate, would be announced by 4pm (BST) on Friday May 6, 2011, if possible,” a statement from the FA read.

“This will not now happen. A decision will be made and announced as soon as possible thereafter.”

QPR have denied the accusations levelled against them, and released a short statement after learning of the FA’s decision.

“Queens Park Rangers Football Club has acknowledged today’s statement by the Football Association and will be making no further comment,” the club’s statement read.

It is alleged that as part of Faurlin’s 3.5 million pound move from Institute FC in July 2009, an unnamed third-party kept a stake in his economic rights without the FA being notified.

The charges also included allegedly making payments to an unauthorised agent and providing false information and documents to the FA.

If found guilty, QPR could face a points deduction which may see them lose the Championship title they sealed last week, and possibly jeopardise their promotion into the Premier League.

QPR play their final match of the season against Leeds United on Saturday.