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ZAGREB, Croatia -- Croatia defender Josip Simunic lost his appeal at sports highest court on Monday, ruling him out of the World Cup for leading fans in a pro-Nazi chant after a playoff win. Announcing the ruling to uphold the 10-match ban, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said it unanimously rejected Simunics arguments and dismissed his appeal against the FIFA sanction. Simunics ban will start when Croatia opens the World Cup against host Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12. Simunics lawyer, Davor Prtenjaca, slammed the ruling. "This was not the victory of justice, but the power of a big football association. FIFA had its ban based on political, not legal aspects," Prtenjaca said. Simunic invoked a World War II-era slogan used by Croatias then-puppet regime following a playoff victory against Iceland in Zagreb last November that qualified the Croatians for the tournament. After the match, Simunic took a microphone on the field and shouted to supporters: "To the battle, to the battle for the homeland!" The fans responded: "We are ready!" The slogan was used by Croatias Ustasha regime, which sent tens of thousands Jews, Serbs and Gypsies to death camps. "The expression used by Simunic was a clear and unequivocal reference to the call used by the (Ustasas)," CAS said. FIFAs disciplinary panel has said Simunics action was discriminatory and offensive. The sanction reflected its commitment to harsher sanctions for racism and discrimination at matches. "FIFA considers that CAS gives a clear and strong support to FIFAs efforts in stamping out racism in football," footballs governing body said in a statement. Simunic, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb, apologized after previously defending his action. After the initial reaction, he said: "Some people have to learn some history. Im not afraid. I did nothing wrong." The 36-year-old Australian-born Simunic, who has played 105 times for Croatia, was a probable selection for his third World Cup. At the 2006 tournament, he was sent off against Australia after being shown three yellow cards by the referee. His current ban is likely to mean the end of his international playing career. Simunic is also barred from stadiums where Croatia will play its next 10 official games. He was fined 30,000 Swiss francs (then $33,800) last December by FIFA. Vans Old Skool Discount . According to a report from ESPN, sources said Manuels college coach Jimbo Fisher told teams he didnt think Manuel had the tools to be an NFL starter. Buy Cheap Old Skool . Riethers apparent stamp on Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj during Saturdays Premier League match at Craven Cottage was missed by the match officials. A three-man panel of former referees reviewed the incident and all agreed that it was a sending-off offence. http://www.cheapoldskool.us/. The Toronto Argonauts running back hurt his left ankle during the teams practice Friday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Cheap Vans Old Skool For Sale .ca/CurlingSkins - with the Top 16 curlers earning a ticket to Banff, Alta. to compete in the TRAVELERS ALL-STAR CURLING SKINS GAME Presented by Pintys, running Jan. Vans Old Skool Sale Cheap . Canada was placed in one of the easiest groups during Saturdays live televised draw in Montreal.As The 145th Open edges ever closer, Sky Sports cricket pundit Rob Key kicks off our new feature ahead of the tournament – Open high 5s. Ahead of The Open being live on Sky Sports for the first time, we asked a number of our sporting talent to answer a series of quickfire questions to get their views on the tournament. Watch the Open Watch the Open for ￡10.99, no contract Sky Sports cricket pundit Key is a keen golfer and was part of the Sky Sports speed golf challenge, where all-star teams raced against the clock to complete a par-five in the quickest time possible. What is Keys standout moment in Open historry? Which of the landmark courses is his favourite? Who does he expect to see lift the Claret Jug at Royal Troon? Click on the video above to hear Keys Open memories!Watch The 145th Open live throughout the week on Sky Sports The Open - your proud new home of The Open - or from £10.dddddddddddd99 without a contract on NOW TV. The Open on NOW TV Watch live on NOW TV for ￡10.99. No contract. Also See: Ways to watch The Open The Open latest news Royal Troon: R1 tee times Golf live on Sky Sports ' ' '