Because of a match fixing scandal during the 2003-04 season, FC Porto has been banished for one year from European competition, pending appeal.
According to Article 1 of the Champions League regulations, a club "must not be or have been involved in any activity aimed at arranging or influencing the outcome of a match at national or international level."
News sources in Portugal claim that FC Porto have already informed the Portuguese Stock Exchange of UEFA's decision and that the Dragons will appeal against the ban.
That means, unless their appeal is successful, the Dragons will not be able to participate in the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League.
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