Leeds owner Massimo Cellino's FA ban suspended pending an appeal

Massimo Cellino became involved with Leeds United in January 2014.

Leeds United co-owner Massimo Cellino's Football Association ban has been suspended pending an appeal.

Cellino was due to begin a 18-month suspension on Feb. 18 after the FA found him guilty of breaking its agency regulations in relation to the 2014 sale of Ross McCormack to Fulham.

The Italian immediately declared his intention to appeal against the verdict, which was handed out on Dec. 8, and succeeded in getting a six-month reduction.

However he maintains his innocence and is now appealing against...