It has now been confirmed that Khama Billiat's new side, Yadah FC, have been ordered by FIFA to settle outstanding payments or face sanctions.
The Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) has confirmed that Yadah have been instructed to pay a sum of $82 000 (R1.4 million) plus interest to the Brazilian trio of Juan Luciano Farias, Deivid Pereira De Brito, and Joao Pedro Marques.
It is understood that the club signed the players in 2023, but that they failed to honour all their contracts after terminating their deals outside the transfer window.
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In a matter of Juan Luciano Farias, Deivid Pereira De Brito and Joao Pedro Marques Barcelos represented by FUZ vs Yadah FC. Whereas FUZ filed a claim before the FIFA DRC in relation to the club's breach of contract. The three claimed outstanding salaries and compensation. pic.twitter.com/dPftKfneKp
— FootballersUnionZim (@FUZ_ZIM) July 8, 2024
According to Soccer24, a statement by FUZ confirmed: "In a matter of Juan Luciano Farias, Deivid Pereira De Brito and Joao Pedro Marques Barcelos represented by FUZ vs Yadah FC.
"Whereas FUZ filed a claim before the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber in relation to the club's breach of contract. The three claimed outstanding salaries and compensation. (ie. The residual value of the employment contract).
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"Facts on the matter:
"The Club failed to pay the players salaries.
"The club breached the contract during the protected period.
"The club expelled the players from the team and hence prohibited them from working.
"The players could not find a new job since the termination took place outside of the registration window.
"The decision was passed in favour of the players. The club ordered to pay an amount of $82000 inclusive of applicable interest per particular date as interest is accumulating everyday until full payment is made.
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