Roma briefly raised their game and Philippe Mexes should have levelled, only to steer a header wide from an invitingly whipped in Cicinho cross.

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Italian club Roma were banned from signing players for two transfer windows in 2004, over their move for Auxerre's Philippe Mexes, after they appealed to Cas and their suspension was reduced to one window.

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Thirty-year-old Philippe Mexes has struggled to maintain fitness and discipline since signing as a free agent from Roma: His 13 yellow cards in 22 appearances in all competitions this season is not the kind of record you want.

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