Osasuna appeal over Barcelona player dismissed

Barcelona's Inigo Martinez has been capped 21 times by Spain [Getty Images]Osasuna's appeal over Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez's eligibility to play against them has been dismissed.Martinez did not join up with the Spain squad for the recent international break because of a knee injury.Fifa rules prohibit a player from playing for his club within five days - unless he has the national FA's permission - if he has not linked up with his country when called up.Barca's 3-0 win over Osasuna in La