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CAS 2024/4/10680 Diosgyör Futball Club Kft. v. Sergey Kuznetsov & Federation Internationale de Football Association (CAS)

Why it matters

This case underscores the strict procedural deadlines in FIFA disputes. It confirms that failure to request the grounds of a FIFA decision within the prescribed 10-day period renders the decision final and binding, and any subsequent appeal to CAS is inadmissible. The ruling reinforces the importance of timely action by clubs and parties in football disputes.

Summary

Diosgyör Futball Club (Hungary) hired coach Sergey Kuznetsov under an employment contract until June 2025. In January 2024, the Club unilaterally terminated the contract. Kuznetsov filed a claim with FIFA, seeking compensation. FIFA notified the Club via email and the FIFA Legal Portal. The Club did not respond, and on 29 March 2024, a FIFA single judge ordered the Club to pay HUF 125,570,872 plus interest. The Club did not request the grounds of that decision within the 10-day deadline. Later, FIFA imposed a transfer ban. The Club then requested grounds on 13 June 2024 and appealed to CAS on 18 June 2024. The CAS Sole Arbitrator found that the Club had waived its right to appeal by not timely requesting grounds, making the FIFA decision final. The appeal was declared inadmissible. The Club was ordered to pay CHF 4,000 towards the Coach's legal fees and bear all arbitration costs.

The detail

Parties: CAS 2024/4/10680 Diosgyör Futball Club Kft. v. Sergey Kuznetsov & Federation Internationale de Football Association

Outcome: The appeal was declared inadmissible. The Club must pay CHF 4,000 towards the Coach's legal fees and bear all arbitration costs.

Quantum: CHF 4,000 (contribution to legal fees)

Applicable law: FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), FIFA Procedural Rules, CAS Code of Sports-related Arbitration

Issues in play: The Club argued FIFA lacked jurisdiction and the decision was null, but the CAS held that by failing to request grounds within 10 days, the Club waived its right to appeal, making the FIFA decision final and binding.

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