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Player X v. Club Y
The FIFA DRC determined that the player had just cause to terminate the employment contract due to outstanding salaries of more than two months. The club was ordered to pay the outstanding amounts plus compensation for breach of contract, and a sporting sanction was applied.
WADA v. RUSADA
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld WADA's decision to declare RUSADA non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code. The panel imposed a two-year period of consequences during which Russian athletes may only compete under a neutral flag at major events, including the Olympics and World Championships. The panel significantly reduced the four-year ban requested by WADA but maintained strict reinstatement conditions for RUSADA.
Agency Z vs. Player W
The dispute involved unpaid agency fees. The Arbitrator found that the representation agreement was valid and binding under FIBA Internal Regulations, ordering the Player to pay the commission.
FC Barcelona v. FIFA
FC Barcelona appealed a FIFA decision imposing a transfer ban for two consecutive registration periods due to violations of Article 19 of the FIFA RSTP concerning the international transfer of minors. CAS dismissed the appeal in its entirety, confirming that the protection of minors is of paramount importance in football and that the exceptions in Article 19 must be interpreted strictly.
Player X vs. Club Y
The Arbitrator ordered the Club to pay the Player outstanding salaries and bonuses due under the employment contract, plus interest, rejecting the Club's defense of poor performance.