The Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday made the landmark
ruling that allows all clubs to block their players from
participating in the Olympic Games.
As such, the Red Devils - who, in order to avoid any conflict,
allowed Anderson to participate in Beijing - would be able to bring
the 20-year-old back from China for the start of the English
season.
Given that both Owen Hargreaves (knee) and Michael Carrick (virus)
are serious doubts for the Community Shield clash against
Portmsouth, it would be far from unreasonable if Sir Alex Ferguson
ordered his Brazilian midfielder to return to Old Trafford
immediately.
But it is believed the United boss will allow the former Porto man
to represent the Selecao, who are heavily backed to claim
their first Olympic gold.
It remains to be seen how other Premier League clubs will react to
the CAS's decision.
