Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic under investigation by FIFA after missing Bosnia friendly

12 February 2011 00:23
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is under investigation by FIFA after failing to turn up for Bosnia's friendly with Mexico in Atlanta on Wednesday.[LNB]As the FA prepare to clamp down on their clubs following a raft of England withdrawals this week, Bosnia coach Safet Susic has reported Begovic following his second no-show in three months.[LNB] Investigation: Begovic[LNB]The 23-year-old goalkeeper told Susic he wanted to safeguard his place at Stoke, fearing that a long trip to America for a game in the early hours of Thursday morning would put him at a disadvantage compared to rival Thomas Sorensen who only had a short flight to Denmark for the friendly with England.[LNB]FIFA confirmed last night that they have launched an investigation after receiving an official complaint, although it is unlikely to affect Begovic's participation at Birmingham on Saturday.[LNB] Stoke 3 Sunderland 2: Pulis hoping to reap rewards of maverick CarewStoke's Sidibe scores on return from achilles injury in reserve victoryAll the latest Stoke news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Thomas Sorensen Places: Birmingham, Bosnia, United Kingdom, Mexico, Denmark, America

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