Solidarity Contribution (TMS claims)
Texto da decisão
Dispute Resolution Chamber
Date: 20 March 2026
Sent to:
Respondent:
R. UNION ST-GILLOISE
NOTIFICATION OF THE GROUNDS OF THE DECISION
SOLIDARITY CONTRIBUTION FOR THE TRANSFER OF
THE PLAYER Teddy TEUMA
TMS Ref. Nr. 15440
Dear Sirs,
Please find attached the grounds of the decision passed in the aforementioned
matter.
We kindly invite you to take note of this decision.
We remain at your disposal.
Yours faithfully,
FIFA
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REF TMS 15440
Decision of the
Single Judge of the sub-committee of
The Dispute Resolution Chamber
passed on 5 March 2026
regarding solidarity contribution for the transfer of the player
Teddy TEUMA
BY:
Mr. Johan van Gaalen (South Africa), Single Judge
CLAIMANT:
HYERES F.C., France
RESPONDENT:
R. UNION ST-GILLOISE, Belgium
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I. FACTS OF THE CASE
Player:
Teddy TEUMA
Date of birth:
30 September 1993
Player passports:
- issued by the Fédération Française de Football (FFF):
Season
Birthday
Clubs
Registration dates
2006/09
13th - 15th
Hyeres F.C.
10/07/06
30/06/09
2009/10
16
th
Hyeres F.C.
10/08/09
30/06/10
2010/11
17
th
Hyeres F.C.
17/08/10
30/06/11
2011/12
18th
Hyeres F.C.
28/07/11
30/06/12
2012/13
19th
Hyeres F.C.
09/07/12
30/06/13
2013/14
20
Hyeres F.C.
15/07/13
30/06/14
2014/15
21
Hyeres F.C.
15/07/14
30/06/15
Date of transfer:
th
st
18 January 2019 from RED STAR F.C (France) to R. UNION STGILLOISE (Belgium)
Financial conditions
-
EUR 200,000.00 due on 19 January 2019;
-
10% sell-on over profit of subsequent transfer due 8 days after receipt of payments:
o
On 1 August 2023, the player went from R. UNION ST-GILLOISE (Belgium) to
STADE DE REIMS (France) for:
EUR 1,600,000.00 due on 31 July 2023;
EUR 1,000,000.00 due on 15 September 2024;
EUR 1,000,000.00 due on 15 September 2025; and
Up to EUR 2,400,000.00 in bonuses:
EUR 300,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club is not relegated;
EUR 150,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club is relegated but returns to Ligue 1
at latest within 3 years;
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EUR 150,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 2 season and club is promoted by the end of the
season;
EUR 500,000.00 bonus for 27 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club is not relegated;
EUR 250,000.00 bonus for 27 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club is relegated but returns to Ligue 1
at latest within 3 years;
EUR 250,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club finishes in top 9;
EUR 100,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club reaches Conference League;
EUR 200,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club reaches Europa League;
EUR 500,000.00 bonus for 23 starting eleven appearances in a
single Ligue 1 season and club reaches Champions League; and
EUR 150,000.00 bonus for 5 goals/assists.
On 15 September 2025, Stade de Reims shall pay R. UNION ST-GILLOISE
(Belgium) the difference between the triggered bonuses and the gap
between EUR 4,600,000.00 and EUR 3,600,000.00 of fixed fee.
Claimant club:
HYERES F.C. (France)
Respondent club:
R. UNION ST-GILLOISE (Belgium)
Claim and response:
1.
2.
3.
On 24 November 2025, the Claimant requested 3.66% of solidarity contribution deriving
from the amounts paid by the Respondent to the former club plus 5% interest p.a. as
from the due dates of payment.
fixed fee should be barred by the statute of limitations, in accordance with article 25,
paragraph 5 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, as the latter
was paid in January 2019, and the claim was filed on November 2025, i.e. more than two
years after it.
Moreover, the Respondent is of the opinion that solidarity contribution of the Claimant
should not be applied over the sell-on as it understands this would result in bis in idem.
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4.
contribution over the sell-on is granted, the amounts paid to the former club until 23
October 2023 should be barred by the statute of limitations.
5.
This would prevent the Claimant from receiving solidarity contribution over the
EUR 200,000.000 fixed fee, and the sell-on resulting from the EUR 1,600,000.00 first
instalment due by Stade de Reims to the Respondent on 31 July 2024.
6.
The Respondent provided as evidence the invoices it issued to Stade Reims for the fixed
fee, as well as the bonuses for 23 starting appearances and finishing top 9, document
dated 19 June 2024, and the bonus for 10 goals/assists, with payment date on 8
December 2024.
7.
Finally, the Respondent stated that, in the unlikely
accepted, the 5% interest p.a. as from the dates of payment should not apply, as the
Claimant did not try to solve the matter amicably first and the Respondent conducts
itself on the payment of training rewards with good faith.
8.
In replica, the Claimant argued that indeed its solidarity contribution entitlement over
the EUR 200,000.00 fixed fee and the sell-on over the abovementioned first instalment
paid by Stade de Reims to the Respondent is barred by the statute of limitations.
9.
However, the Claimant argued being entitled to receive solidarity contribution over the
sell-on paid by the Respondent to the former club following the payments by Stade de
Reims of second and third fixed fee instalments as well as bonuses duly confirmed by
the Respondent in this procedure.
10.
In final allegations, the Respondent reinforces its previous arguments.
II. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Applicable law:
Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP): June 2018
edition
the Dispute Resolution Chamber (Procedural Rules): March 2023 edition
Jurisdiction:
Yes, uncontested
Admissible:
Yes, uncontested
Decision:
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1.
and 30 June 2015, from the calendar year of his 13th until the one of his 22nd birthday.
Consequently, and in accordance with article 21 and Annexe 5 RSTP, the Claimant
requested the receipt of 3.66% of solidarity contribution.
2.
The Single Judge emphasizes the transfer took place while the June 2018 edition of the
RSTP was in place, which determines the entitlement of solidarity contribution based on
football seasons and not calendar years.
3.
Based on the FFF player passport, the Single Judge determines the Claimant potential
entitlement of solidarity contribution is not of 3.66%, but 3.52% of the amounts paid by
the Respondent to the former club as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
th
between 10 July 2006 and 30 June 2007;
th
birthday, from 1 July 2007 until 30
th
birthday, between 1 July 2008 and
June 2008;
30 June 2009;
th
birthday,
th
birthday,
th
birthday,
th
birthday,
th
birthday,
st
birthday,
from 10 August 2009 until 30 June 2010;
from 17 August 2010 until 30 June 2011;
from 28 July 2011 until 30 June 2012;
from 9 July 2012 until 30 June 2013;
from 15 July 2013 until 30 June 2014; and
from 15 July 2014 until 30 June 2015.
birthday,
4.
in the amount of
EUR 200,000.00, paid by the Respondent to the former club, is barred by the statute of
limitations, in accordance with article 25, paragraph 5 RSTP.
5.
The Claimant is of the opinion that the Respondent paid to the former club as 10% sellon over the profit the following amounts:
a. EUR 132,000.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 8 August 2023:
i. This amount is a result of the first instalment for the subsequent transfer
of the player due on 31 July 2023 in the amount of EUR 1,600,000.00
minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR 80,000.00, with the amount
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of EUR 200,000.00 of the fixed fee paid to the former club being
remaining EUR 1,320,000.00 multiplied by the 10% sell-on;
b. EUR 95,000.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 23 September 2024:
i. This amount is a result of the second instalment for the subsequent
transfer of the player due on 15 September 2024 in the amount of
EUR 1,000,000.00 minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR 50,000.00,
and the remaining EUR 950,000.00 multiplied by the 10% sell-on;
c. EUR 95,000.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 23 September 2025:
i. This amount is a result of the third instalment for the subsequent
transfer of the player due on 15 September 2025 in the amount of
EUR 1,000,000.00 minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR 50,000.00,
and the remaining EUR 950,000.00 multiplied by the 10% sell-on;
d. EUR 28,500.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 27 June 2024:
i. This amount is a result of the 23 starting eleven appearances bonus
payment for the subsequent transfer of the player paid on 19 June 2024
in the amount of EUR 300,000.00, as evidenced by the invoice provided
by the Respondent, minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR
15,000.00, and the remaining EUR 285,000.00 multiplied by the 10% sellon;
e. EUR 23,750.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 27 June 2024:
i. This amount is a result of the top 9 league finish bonus payment for the
subsequent transfer of the player paid on 19 June 2024 in the amount of
EUR 250,000.00, as evidenced by the invoice provided by the
Respondent, minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR 12,500.00, and
the remaining EUR 237,500.00 multiplied by the 10% sell-on;
f.
EUR 14,250.00, which was due 8 days after the receipt of payments by the
Respondent from Stade de Reims, i.e. on 16 December 2024:
i. This amount is a result of the 10 goals/assists bonus payment for the
subsequent transfer of the player paid on 8 December 2024 in the
amount of EUR 250,000.00, as evidenced by the invoice provided by the
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Respondent, minus 5% of solidarity contribution, i.e. EUR 7,500.00, and
the remaining EUR 142,500.00 multiplied by the 10% sell-on.
6.
contribution over the sell-on triggered with the first instalment of the fixed transfer fee
received by the Respondent from Stade de Reims on 31 July 2023, and described on the
above paragraph 5.a., is barred by the statute of limitations, as stipulated by article 25,
paragraph 5 RSTP.
7.
The Respondent is contesting the applicability of the solidarity contribution to the sellon fee, considering that this would consist in an undue enrichment.
8.
Art. 1 par. 1 of Annexe 5 RSTP stipulates that if a professional moves during the course
of a contract, 5% of any compensation, not including training compensation paid to his
former club, shall be deducted from the total amount of this compensation and
distributed by the new club as a solidarity contribution to the club(s) involved in his
training and education over the years.
9.
The DRC has with consistency considered that the sell-on fee forms part of the transfer
any compensation
on is considered to be a conditional variable fee, and as such solidarity contribution rules
shall be applied to it.
10.
In light of the above, the Single Judge considers the Claimant is entitled to receive from
the Respondent 3.52% of the due solidarity contribution over amounts paid to the
former club as sell-on that are not barred by the statute of limitations.
11.
Consequently, the Claimant is entitled to receive:
a. 3.52% of the EUR 95,000.00 payable by the Respondent to the former club on
23 September 2024, i.e. EUR 3,344.00, following Stade de Reims payment to the
Respondent of the second fixed fee instalment;
b. 3.52% of the EUR 95,000.00 payable by the Respondent to the former club on
23 September 2025, i.e. EUR 3,344.00, following Stade de Reims payment to the
Respondent of the third fixed fee instalment;
c. 3.52% of the EUR 28,500.00 payable by the Respondent to the former club on
27 June 2024, i.e. EUR 1,003.20, following Stade de Reims payment to the
Respondent of the 23 starting eleven appearance bonus:
d. 3.52% of the EUR 23,750.00 payable by the Respondent to the former club on
27 June 2024, i.e. EUR 836.00, following Stade de Reims payment to the
Respondent of the top 9 league finish bonus: and
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e. 3.52% of the EUR 14,250.00 payable by the Respondent to the former club on
16 December 2024, i.e. EUR 501.60, following Stade de Reims payment to the
Respondent of the 10 goals/assists bonus.
12.
In accordance with art. 2 par. 1 of Annexe 5 RSTP, it is the responsibility of the new club
of a player, i.e. the Respondent on the present case, to pay the solidarity contribution to
the training club(s) no later than 30 days after the date of payment to the former club.
13.
Thus, the Respondent had 30 days to pay any solidarity generated by the payment of the
above due sums to the Claimant, i.e.:
a. EUR 3,344.00 until 23 October 2024;
b. EUR 3,344.00 until 23 October 2025;
c. EUR 1,003.20 until 28 July 2024:
d. EUR 836.00 until 28 July 2024: and
e. EUR 501.60 until 16 January 2025.
14.
By not complying with its responsibilities in accordance with the FIFA RSTP, as well as
based on the request of the Claimant and on the longstanding DRC jurisprudence, 5%
interest p.a. as from the due dates of payment are applied over the abovementioned
solidarity contribution amounts.
15.
The Claimant originally requested to receive 3.66% of solidarity contribution over the
amounts paid by the Respondent to the former club, in light of the evidence provided,
the percentage of 3.52% was determined.
16.
17.
The Single Judge determines the Respondent pays the Claimant the amount of
EUR 9,028.80 as solidarity contribution as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
18.
EUR 3,344.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 23 October 2024;
EUR 3,344.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 23 October 2025;
EUR 1,003.20 plus 5% interest p.a. from 28 July 2024;
EUR 836.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 28 July 2024; and
EUR 501.60 plus 5% interest p.a. from 16 January 2025 until the date of effective
payment.
Procedural costs in the maximum amount of USD 25,000.00 may be levied for decisions
passed by the subcommittee of the DRC in disputes related to solidarity contribution (cf.
art. 18 par. 1 of the Procedural Rules).
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19.
It is determined that the costs of the current proceedings shall be valued at
USD 3,000.00.
20.
In view of the degree of success of the claim, the costs shall divided as follows:
a. the amount of USD 1,000.00 shall be borne by the Claimant; and
b. the amount of USD 2,000.00 shall be borne by the Respondent.
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III. DECISION
1. The claim of the Claimant, HYERES F.C., is partially accepted.
2.
The Respondent, R. UNION ST-GILLOISE, shall pay to the Claimant the amount of
EUR 9,028.80 as solidarity contribution as follows:
a. EUR 3,344.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 23 October 2024;
b. EUR 3,344.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 23 October 2025;
c. EUR 1,003.20 plus 5% interest p.a. from 28 July 2024;
d. EUR 836.00 plus 5% interest p.a. from 28 July 2024; and
e. EUR 501.60 plus 5% interest p.a. from 16 January 2025 until the date of
effective payment.
3. Any further request is 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 article 24 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players if
full payment (including all applicable interest) is not paid 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 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 paid by the end of the of the three entire and consecutive
registration periods.
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6. The consequences shall only be enforced at the request of the Claimant in
accordance with article 24 paragraphs 7 and 8 and article 25 of the Regulations on
the Status and Transfer of Players.
7. The final costs of the proceedings in the amount of USD 3,000.00 are to be paid to
FIFA reference to case no. TMS 15440 (cf. note relating to the payment of the
procedural costs below) as follows:
a. the amount of USD 1,000.00 shall be paid by the Claimant; and
b. the amount of USD 2,000.00 shall be paid by the Respondent.
For the Football Tribunal:
Emilio García Silvero
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
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