Labour Disputes
Texto da decisão
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Decision of the
Dispute Resolution Chamber
passed on 13 May 2025
regarding an employment-related dispute concerning the player
Aleksandar Ignjatovic
BY:
Michele COLUCCI, Italy
CLAIMANT:
Aleksandar Ignjatovic, Serbia
Represented by Spf Nezavisnot
RESPONDENT:
FK Sloboda Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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I. Facts of the case
1.
On 22 January 2024, the Serbian player, Aleksandar Ignjatovic (hereinafter: the Player or the
Claimant), and the Bosnian club, FK Sloboda Tuzla (hereinafter: the Club or the Respondent)
entered into an employment contract (hereinafter: the Contract 1) valid from 1 February
2024 until 1 February 2025,
2.
In accordance with art. 4(1) of the Contract 1, the Respondent undertook to pay to the
Claimant inter alia a monthly salary of BAM 800 and an allowance of BAM 200 for meals
and transportation, payable on 20th of the following month.
3.
Art. 4(1) of the Contract 1 reads as follows:
‘’Article 4(1)
For the performance of duties as prescribed by this Contract, the Club commits to paying
the Player a salary in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, the Labor Law, and
the Club’s Work Regulations, in a net amount of 800.00 BAM. This amount may increase or
decrease depending on the Club's performance and in accordance with the Club’s
regulations but cannot be changed without a written amendment to this Contract.
Additionally, the Club commits to paying the Player an additional 200.00 BAM for meals and
transportation and the Club’s finance department must provide the Player with a written
breakdown of earnings (pay slip). The Player's salary payments are not public. The Club shall
pay the salary to the Player monthly, no later than the 20th of the following month for the
previous month’s work.’’
4.
On the same day, the Player and the Club concluded an Annex to the Contract (hereinafter:
the Annex).
5.
Art. 2(1) of the Annex provides that art. 4(1) of the Contract 1 would be modified in case
the Club qualified for the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the season 202425, and consequently the Contract would be extended until 15 June 2025.
6.
In that event, the Player’s monthly salary would be increased to BAM 4,500, payable in 12
monthly instalments for the period between 15 June 2024 and 15 June 2025. The Club also
agreed to pay the Player’s accommodation and two daily meals during this period.
7.
At the end of the 2023-2024 season, the Club was promoted to the Premier League of
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
8.
On 1 July 2024, the Player and the Club signed a new employment contract (hereinafter: the
Contract 2), valid from 1 July 2024 until 30 May 2025 as per art. 4(1) of the Contract 2.
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9.
Article 5 of the Contract 2 reads as follows, quoted verbatim:
‘’Article 5.
For the performance of duties as prescribed by this Contract, the Club commits to paying
the Player a salary in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, the Labor Law, and
the Club's Work Regulations, in a net amount of 620.00 BAM, which may increase or
decrease depending on the Club's performance and in accordance with the Club’s
regulations and can be changed without a written amendment to this Contract pursuant to
relevant Decisions. The Player is entitled to a daily meal allowance of 13.00 [BAM], which
amounts to 260.00 [BAM] per month, as well as a transportation allowance of 50.00 [BAM]
per month. Upon payment of the salary, the Club’s finance department is required to
provide the Player with a written breakdown of earnings (pay slip). The Player’s salary
payment is confidential. The Club shall pay the Player’s salary once a month, no later than
the 30th of the month for the previous month's work.’’
10. On 19 December 2024, the Player sent a letter via email to the Club, claiming overdue
salaries amounting to BAM 31,562.55 and granting the club a 15-day delay to remedy the
situation.
11. On 7 January 2025, the Player terminated his employment with the Respondent for
overdue payables.
II. Proceedings before FIFA
12. On 3 February 2025, the Claimant filed the claim at hand before FIFA. A summary of the
parties’ respective positions is detailed below.
a. Position of the Claimant
13.
The Claimant alleges that the Club failed to pay him BAM 37,492.55 over a period lasting
from March 2024 until December 2024. The Claimant has provided a table with the
overdue amounts.
Month
Salary
March 2024
BAM
366,70
April 2024
BAM
180,55
Remuneration
(Annex)
Accommodation
Transportation
BAM 95
May 2024
June 2024
Meal
allowance
BAM 180,30
BAM 200
BAM 2,250
BAM 500
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July 2024
BAM 4,500
BAM 500
August
2024
BAM 4,500
BAM 500
September BAM 620
2024
BAM 4,500
BAM 260
BAM 500
BAM 50
October
2024
BAM 620
BAM 4,500
BAM 260
BAM 500
BAM 50
November BAM 620
2024
BAM 4,500
BAM 260
BAM 500
BAM 50
December BAM 620
2024
BAM 4,500
BAM 260
BAM 500
BAM 50
The Claimant’s requests for relief, were the following (quoted verbatim):
“To uphold that the Professional Player Employment Contract, no. 7.5.3-015/24 was
unilaterally breached by the Respondent and terminated by the Claimant with just cause,
due to persistent non-compliance with the financial terms, which violates FIFA RSTP. Art.
14bis.
To uphold the Claimant's right to receive the outstanding salaries and damage
compensation, plus additional compensation for the unilateral breach of the contract by
the Respondent, amounting to the residual value of the Professional Player Employment
Contract, no. 7.5.3-015/24. valid until 30/05/2025, and Annex to the main contract,
according to the FIFA RSTP, Art. 14 & 17.1. and according to Swiss law.
and to order that the Respondent, FK Sloboda Tuzla, has to pay to the Claimant as
follows:
Sub 1 - BAM 37,492.55 as outstanding remuneration, plus interest, namely:
a.
BAM 461,70 in accordance with the Employment Contract for a Professional
Player concluded on 22 January 2024, Article 4, para 1 (the part of salary for
March 2024 in the amount of BAM 366,70 + [BAM] 95 for meal allowance), which
was supposed to be paid until 20 April 2024, with 5% interest as of 20 April 2024.
b.
BAM 180,55 as a part of salary for April 2024, in accordance with the Employment
Contract for a Professional Player concluded on 22 January 2024, Article 4. para
1, which was supposed to be paid until 20 May 2024, with 5% interest as of 20
May 2024;
c.
BAM 180,30 as a part of meal allowance for May 2024, in accordance with the
Employment Contract for a Professional Player concluded on 22 January 2024,
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Article 4, para 1, which was supposed to be paid until 20 June 2024, with 5%
interest as of 20 June 2024;
d.
BAM 200 as a part of salary for June 2024, in accordance with the Employment
Contract for a Professional Player concluded on 22 January 2024, Article 4, para
1, which was supposed to be paid until 20 July 2024, with 5% interest as of 20 July
2024;
e.
BAM 2,250 as a part of remuneration for June 2024, in accordance with the Annex
to the main contract. Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 30 June 2024,
with 5% interest as of 30 June 2024;
f.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract - last paragraph accommodation costs for June 2024, which was supposed to be paid until 30 June
2024, with 5% interest as of 30 June 2024;
g.
BAM 4,500 as a remuneration for July 2024, in accordance with the Annex to the
main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 31 July 2024, with
5% interest as of 31 July 2024;
h.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract - last paragraph accommodation costs for July 2024, which was supposed to be paid until 31 July
2024, with 5% interest as of 31 July 2024;
i.
BAM 4,500 as a remuneration for August 2024, in accordance with the Annex to
the main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 31 August 2024,
with 5% interest as of 31 August 2024;
j.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract - last paragraph accommodation costs for August 2024, which was supposed to be paid until 31
August 2024, with 5% interest as of 31 August 2024;
k.
BAM 930 as a salary, meals allowance and transportation allowance for
September 2024, in accordance with the Employment Contract for a Professional
Player concluded on 1 July 2024, Article 5, para 1, which was supposed to be paid
until 30 October 2024, with 5% interest as of 30 October 2024;
l.
BAM 4,500 as a remuneration for September 2024, in accordance with the Annex
to the main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 30 September
2024, with 5% interest as of 30 September 2024;
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m. BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract last paragraph accommodation costs for September 2024, which was supposed to be paid until
30 September 2024, with 5% interest as of 30 September 2024;
n.
BAM 930 as a salary, meals allowance and transportation allowance for October
2024, in accordance with the Employment Contract for a Professional Player
concluded on 1 July 2024, Article 5. para 1, which was supposed to be paid until
30 November 2024. with 5% interest as of 30 November 2024;
o.
BAM 4,500 as a remuneration for October 2024, in accordance with the Annex to
the main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 31 October 2024,
with 5% interest as of 31 October 2024:
p.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract - last paragraph accommodation costs for October 2024, which was supposed to be paid until 31
October 2024, with 5% interest as of 31 October 2024;
q.
BAM 930 as a salary, meals allowance and transportation allowance for
November 2024, in accordance with the Employment Contract for a Professional
Player concluded on 1 July 2024. Article 5, para 1, which was supposed to be paid
until 30 December 2024, with 5% interests as of 30 December 2024;
r.
BAM 4,500 as a remuneration for November 2024, in accordance with the Annex
to the main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 30 November
2024, with 5% interest as of 30 November 2024;
s.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract last paragraph
accommodation costs for November 2024, which was supposed to be paid until
30 November 2024, with 5% interest as of 30 November 2024;
t.
BAM 930 as a salary, meals allowance and transportation allowance for
December 2024, in accordance with the Employment Contract for a Professional
Player concluded on 1 July 2024, Article 5, para 1, which was supposed to be paid
until 30 January 2025, with 5% interest as of 30 January 2025:
u.
BAM 4.500 as a remuneration for December 2024, in accordance with the Annex
to the main contract, Article 2, which was supposed to be paid until 31 December
2024, with 5% Interest as of 31 December 2024;
v.
BAM 500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract – last paragraph accommodation costs for December 2024, which was supposed to be paid until
31 December 2024. with 5% interest as of 31 December 2024;
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Sub 2 - BAM 25.600 as compensation for breach of contract without Just cause by the
Respondent, plus interest, namely:
w. BAM 3,100 – five salaries per BAM 620 monthly in accordance with the
Professional Player Employment Contract. no. 7.5.3-015/24, for the period of 1
January 2025 to 31 May 2025. with 5% interest as of 7 January 2025:
x.
BAM 22,500 – five remunerations per BAM 4,500 monthly in accordance with the
Annex to the main contract for the period of 1 January 2025 to 15 June 2025. with
5% interest as of 7 January 2025;
Sub 3 - BAM 15,360 as the Additional compensation, in accordance with FIFA RSTP
Article 17, Paragraph 1/ii, namely
y.
BAM 15,360 – three (3) salaries per BAM 620 in accordance with the Professional
Player Employment Contract, no. 7.5.3-015/24 plus three (3) remunerations per
BAM 4.500 in accordance with the Annex to the main contract. ‘’
b. Position of the Respondent
15. On 20 February 2025, the FIFA general secretariat invited the Respondent to submit its
reply to the claim by no later than 12 March 2025.
16. On 20 March 2025, the FIFA general secretariat acknowledged that no reply had been
received from the Respondent and informed the parties that the submission phase in the
present matter was therefore closed in accordance with art. 23 of the Procedural Rules
Governing the Football Tribunal (hereinafter: the Procedural Rules).
17. On 16 April 2025, the Club contacted the FIFA general secretariat with unsolicited
comments regarding the present claim.
18. On 5 May 2025, the FIFA general secretariat acknowledged receipt of the Respondent’s
correspondence and informed the Club that any unsolicited correspondence after the
closure of the submission phase would be disregarded (cf., art. 23, par. 1 of the Procedural
Rules).
III. Considerations of the Dispute Resolution Chamber
a. Competence and applicable legal framework
19. First of all, the Single Judge of the Dispute Resolution Chamber (hereinafter: the Single Judge)
analysed whether he was competent to deal with the case at hand. In this respect, he took
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note that the present matter was presented to FIFA on 3 February 2025 and submitted for
decision on 13 May 2025. Taking into account the wording of arts. 31 and 34 of the January
2025 edition of the Procedural Rules, the aforementioned edition of the Procedural Rules
is applicable to the matter at hand.
20. Furthermore, the Single Judge referred to art. 2 par. 1 of the Procedural Rules and observed
that in accordance with art. 23 par. 1 in combination with art. 22 par. 1 lit. b) of the
Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (hereinafter: the Regulations) (January
2025 edition), the Dispute Resolution Chamber is competent to deal with the matter at
stake, which concerns an employment-related dispute with an international dimension
between a Serbian player and a Bosnian club.
21. Subsequently, the Single Judge analysed which regulations should be applicable as to the
substance of the matter. In this respect, he confirmed that, in accordance with art. 29 of
the Regulations, the January 2025 edition of the Regulations is applicable to the matter at
hand as to the substance.
b. Burden of proof
22. The Single-Judge recalled the basic principle of burden of proof, as stipulated in
art. 13 par. 5 of the Procedural Rules, according to which a party claiming a right on the
basis of an alleged fact shall carry the respective burden of proof. Likewise, the Single Judge
stressed the wording of art. 13 par. 4 of the Procedural Rules, pursuant to which he may
consider evidence not filed by the parties, including without limitation the evidence
generated by or within the Transfer Matching System (TMS).
c. Merits of the dispute
23. Having established the competence and the applicable regulations, the Single Judge
entered into the merits of the dispute. In this respect, the Single Judge started by
acknowledging all the above-mentioned facts as well as the arguments and the
documentation on file. However, the Single Judge emphasised that in the following
considerations he will refer only to the facts, arguments and documentary evidence, which
he considered pertinent for assessing the matter at hand.
i. Main legal discussion and considerations
24. The Single Judge then moved to the substance of the matter and took note of the fact that
it concerned a claim for breach of contract brought by a player against a club.
25. The Single Judge observed that the Parties entered an initial employment contract
(the Contract 1) on 1 February 2024 that was set to expire on 1 February 2025. The Single
Judge also noted that on the same day, the Parties signed an Annex to the Contract, that
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provided for a modification of the terms of this contract in case the Respondent was
promoted to the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Single Judge noted that
on 1 July 2024 the Parties entered a second employment contract (the Contract 2) valid
until 30 May 2025, but was prematurely terminated by the Player due to overdue payables,
on 7 January 2025.
26. The Single Judge also noted that the Club did not respond to the claim. Therefore, any
decision must be made solely on the basis of the evidence provided by the Player and
available in the case file (cf., art. 21, par. 1 of the Procedural Rules).
27. In this context, the Single Judge acknowledged that his task was to first determine if the
termination of contract occurred with just cause, and then to assess the consequences.
A. Termination
28. The Single Judge first turned to the Claimant’s position as to the termination. He noted that
the Claimant claimed that the salaries for the months of March, April, May, June, July, and
August 2024 were partially overdue, and the salaries of September, October, November
and December 2024 were completely overdue, and that the Claimant sent the Respondent
a notice of default on 19 December 2024.
29. As the salaries were paid in arrears for the previous month and started to be overdue as
of April 2024 (i.e., March salary), and the situation continued until December 2024 (i.e.,
November salary), the Single Judge noted that more than 2 months were outstanding on
the date when the Claimant sent the notice of default.
30. The Single Judge then recalled that in line with the long-standing jurisprudence of the
Football Tribunal, the Club bore the burden of proving that it had in fact complied with the
financial terms of the Contracts within the 15 days granted in the default notice.
31. However, in absence of answer of the Respondent to the notice of default or this claim, the
Single Judge decided that the Claimant had just cause under art. 14bis of the Regulations
to terminate the Contract 2 on 7 January 2025.
B. Consequences
32. Having stated the above, the Single Judge turned his attention to the question of the
consequences of such unjustified breach of contract committed by the Respondent.
33. The Single Judge observed that the outstanding remuneration at the time of termination,
coupled with the specific requests for relief of the Player, is equivalent to 6 months of
partial remuneration as well as 4 months of complete remuneration under the Contracts,
amounting to BAM 37,492.55.
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34. As a consequence, and in accordance with the general legal principle of pacta sunt servanda,
the Single Judge decided that the Respondent is liable to pay the Claimant the
aforementioned sum.
35. In addition, taking into consideration the Claimant’s request as well as the constant practice
of the Football Tribunal in this regard, the Single Judge decided to award the Claimant
interest at the rate of 5% per annum (p.a.) on the outstanding amounts as from their
respective due dates until the date of effective payment.
36. The Single Judge clarified that, as per art. 4(1) of Contract 1, the salaries were due ‘’no later
than the 20th of the following month for the previous month’s work’’. Therefore, the Single judge
awarded interest as from the day following 20th day of the following month for the salary
of the previous month for all salaries related to Contract 1 (i.e., 21 April 2024 for March
2024, 21 May 2024 for April 2024, 21 June 2024 for May 2024 and 21 July 2024 for June
2024).
37. The Single Judge clarified that, as per art. 5(1) of the Contract 2, the salaries were due ‘’no
later than the 30th of the following month for the previous month’s work’’. Therefore, the Single
Judge awarded interest as from the day following 30th day of the following month for the
salary of the previous month for all salaries related to Contract 2 (i.e., 31 August 2024 for
July 2024, 1 October 2024 for August 2024, 31 October 2024 for September 2024 and 1
December 2024 for October 2024, 31 December 2024 for November 2024 and 31 January
2025 for December 2024).
38. As to the salaries due in the Annex, the Single Judge decided to award the interest as per
the payment Schedule of the Contract 2, as this was the contract covering the period to
which the Annex applies, since there is no specified payment schedule in the Annex.
39. Having stated the above, the Single-Judge turned to the calculation of the amount of
compensation payable by the Respondent in the case at stake. In doing so, the Single-Judge
firstly recapitulated that, in accordance with art. 17 par. 1 of the Regulations, the amount
of compensation shall be calculated, in particular and unless otherwise provided for in the
contract at the basis of the dispute, taking into account the damage suffered, according to
the “positive interest” principle, having regard for the individual facts and circumstances of
each case, and with due consideration for the law of the country concerned.
40. In application of the relevant provision, the Single-Judge held that he first had to clarify as
to whether the pertinent employment contract contained a provision by means of which
the parties had beforehand agreed upon an amount of compensation payable by the
contractual parties in the event of breach of contract. In this regard, the Single-Judge
established that no such compensation clause was included in the employment contract at
the basis of the matter at stake.
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41. As a consequence, the Single-Judge determined that the amount of compensation payable
by the Club to the Player had to be assessed in application of the other parameters set out
in art. 17, par. 1 of the Regulations.
42. Bearing in mind the foregoing as well as the claim of the Claimant, the Single Judge
proceeded with the calculation of the monies payable to the Claimant under the terms of
the Contract 2 from the date of its unilateral termination until its end date, in taking into
consideration the requests for relief of the Claimant. Consequently, the Chamber
concluded that the amount of BAM 25,600 (i.e., the salary for remaining 5 months, from
January to May 2025) serves as the basis for the determination of the amount of
compensation for breach of contract.
43. In continuation, the Single Judge verified as to whether the Claimant had signed an
employment contract with another club during the relevant period of time, by means of
which he would have been enabled to reduce his loss of income. According to the constant
practice of the Football Tribunal as well as art. 17 par. 1 lit. ii) of the Regulations, such
remuneration under a new employment contract shall be taken into account in the
calculation of the amount of compensation for breach of contract in connection with the
player’s general obligation to mitigate his damages.
44. In this respect, the Single Judge noted that the Claimant has confirmed on 22 March 2024
having not signed another employment contract, as of this date. As a result, the Single
Judge concluded that the Claimant was not able to mitigate his damages.
45. The Single Judge then referred to art. 17 par. 1 lit. i) of the Regulations, according to which,
in case the player did not sign any new contract following the termination of his previous
contract, as a general rule, the compensation shall be equal to the residual value of the
contract that was prematurely terminated.
46. Consequently, the Single-Judge decided that the Respondent must pay the amount of
BAM 25,600 to the Claimant, which was to be considered a reasonable and justified amount
of compensation for breach of contract in the present matter.
47. Lastly, taking into consideration the Claimant’s request as well as the constant practice of
the Football Tribunal in this regard, the Single-Judge decided to award the Claimant interest
on said compensation at the rate of 5% p.a. as of 7 January 2025 until the date of effective
payment.
ii. Compliance with monetary decisions
48. Finally, taking into account the applicable Regulations, the Single Judge referred to art. 24
par. 1 and 2 of the Regulations, which stipulate that, with its decision, the pertinent FIFA
deciding body shall also rule on the consequences deriving from the failure of the
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concerned party to pay the relevant amounts of outstanding remuneration and/or
compensation in due time.
49. In this regard, the Single Judge highlighted that, against clubs, the consequence of the
failure to pay the relevant amounts in due time shall consist of a ban from registering any
new players, either nationally or internationally, up until the due amounts are paid. The
overall maximum duration of the registration ban shall be of up to three entire and
consecutive registration periods.
50. Therefore, bearing in mind the above, the Single Judge decided that the Respondent must
pay the full amount due (including all applicable interest) to the Claimant within 45 days of
notification of the decision, failing which, at the request of the Claimant, a ban from
registering any new players, either nationally or internationally, for the maximum duration
of three entire and consecutive registration periods shall become immediately effective on
the Respondent in accordance with art. 24 par. 2, 4, and 7 of the Regulations.
51. The Respondent shall make full payment (including all applicable interest) to the bank
account provided by the Claimant in the Bank Account Registration Form, which is attached
to the present decision.
52. The Single Judge recalled that the above-mentioned ban will be lifted immediately and prior
to its complete serving upon payment of the due amounts, in accordance with art. 24 par.
8 of the Regulations.
d. Costs
53. The Single Judge referred to art. 25 par. 1 of the Procedural Rules, according to which
“Procedures are free of charge where at least one of the parties is a player, coach, football agent,
or match agent”. Accordingly, the Single Judge decided that no procedural costs were to be
imposed on the parties.
54. Likewise, and for the sake of completeness, the Single Judge recalled the contents of art.
25 par. 8 of the Procedural Rules and decided that no procedural compensation shall be
awarded in these proceedings.
55. Lastly, the Single Judge concluded his deliberations by rejecting any other requests for
relief made by any of the parties.
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IV. Decision of the Dispute Resolution Chamber
1.
The claim of the Claimant, Aleksandar Ignjatovic, is partially accepted.
2.
The Respondent, FK Sloboda Tuzla, must pay to the Claimant the following amount(s):
- BAM 37,492.55 as outstanding remuneration plus 5% interest p.a. as follows:
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 461.70 as from 21 April 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 180.55 as from 21 May 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 180.30 as from 21 June 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 2,950 as from 21 July 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,000 as from 31 August 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,000 as from 1 October 2024 until the date of
effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,930 as from 31 October 2024 until the date
of effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,930 as from 1 December 2024 until the date
of effective payment;
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,930 as from 31 December 2024 until the date
of effective payment; and
-
5% interest p.a. over the amount of BAM 5,930 from 31 January 2025 until the date of
effective payment.
- BAM 25,600 as compensation for breach of contract plus 5% interest p.a. as from 7
January 2025 until the date of effective payment.
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3.
Any further claims of the Claimant are rejected.
4.
Full payment (including all applicable interest) shall be made to the bank account indicated
in the enclosed Bank Account Registration Form.
5.
Pursuant to art. 24 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, if full payment
(including all applicable interest) is not made within 45 days of notification of this decision,
the following consequences shall apply:
1. The Respondent shall be banned from registering any new players, either nationally or
internationally, up until the due amount is paid. The maximum duration of the ban shall
be of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.
2. The present matter shall be submitted, upon request, to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee
in the event that full payment (including all applicable interest) is still not made by the
end of the three entire and consecutive registration periods.
6.
The consequences shall only be enforced at the request of the Claimant in accordance
with art. 24 par. 7 and 8 and art. 25 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players.
7.
This decision is rendered without costs.
For the Football Tribunal:
Emilio García Silvero
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
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