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UEFA says United States captain Carlos Bocanegra is cleared to play for his new club Rangers in a Europa League playoff, though it will study a protest about his eligibility lodged by opponent Maribor.
UEFA says the Scottish Football Association gave guarantees clearing Bocanegra to make his debut in a 2-1 loss in Slovenia last Thursday, the day after he joined Rangers from French club Saint-Etienne.
The U.S. defender then missed a Scottish league match on Saturday because he had not received his visa to work in Britain.
UEFA says its disciplinary panel will study Maribor's protest into Bocanegra's playing status.
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UEFA rules demand that protests are lodged in writing within 24 hours of a match under investigation.
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