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CAS Principle of the Month: Termination for Just Cause
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The PrincipleEither party to a football employment contract may terminate it unilaterally where the other side’s breach is serious enough to make continuing unreasonable. Persistent unpaid salary is the clearest example.
The CaseIn Al Zamalek Club v. Ibrahima Ndiaye (CAS 2025/A/11214), CAS confirmed the player had just cause after almost a year of unpaid salary — and struck down a clause letting only the club end the contract.
Read the Full AnalysisZamalek v. Ndiaye →
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