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Score a Win: Coach Frank Artiaga Takes on "Khimki" over Unpaid Salary and Contract Dispute
In a recent turn of events, former "Khimki" Spanish coach Frank Artiaga found himself in a pickle when he was dismissed, with part of his agreed salary and compensation for his termination left unpaid. His agent, Dmitry Selyuk, spilled the beans to Match TV, revealing that Artiaga has decided to take the matter to FIFA and the court to settle the ruckus with his ex-employer.
According to Selyuk, the club's owners had initially vowed to settle the debt in April, but time's up, and Artiaga is exhausted. His representative stated that the coach is hoping for a smooth resolution, but if that fails, he'll be turning to FIFA.
Artiaga, with a coaching career spanning 11 years with "Barcelona's" youth teams and stints at Russian clubs "Rодина" and "Khimki", aims to focus on employment opportunities once the dispute is resolved.
Now, you might wonder, what's the deal with taking a matter of a few bucks to FIFA or the court? Well, here's a lowdown on the process a coach like Artiaga would follow:
- FIFA Dispute Resolution:
- First off, a coach can initiate proceedings through FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC), which handles contractual disputes between clubs and coaches internationally. Just like in the 2023 Al Raed case, FIFA DRC decides on contracts termination and compensation expectations.
- To succeed, a coach needs to prove the termination was unwarranted or demonstrate unpaid wages through invoices, bank records, or club communications.
- FIFA Appeal Process:
- If the ruling from the DRC doesn't sit well, a coach can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within 21 days. The CAS examines both accountability and compensation amounts, as seen in the ongoing Rostov vs. Al Raed case.
Coaches seeking to fight international elements in contracts can also engage national courts, such as labor courts for contractual violations under national employment laws or filing civil claims for breach of contract and damages if contracts include jurisdiction clauses.
However, it's important to note that FIFA prioritizes disputes with international aspects, meaning domestic contracts may fall under local courts. Also, maintain decent records of unpaid salaries and termination notices to prove your case. Lastly, CAS decisions are legally binding and enforceable under the New York Convention. But, if clubs drag their feet on payments, coaches may need to consider supplementary national enforcement actions.
With this information at hand, it's best to consult sports lawyers who specialize in such situations to ensure you're aligning your claims with either FIFA's global framework or local legal requirements. Go get 'em, Frank!
- Frank Artiaga, the former Khimki coach, is taking his unpaid salary and compensation dispute to FIFA and the court as his agent revealed.
- Artiaga, with a career spanning over 11 years coaching Barcelona's youth teams and Russian clubs RoDone and Khimki, has decided to seek legal action due to unpaid compensations.
- To succeed in his claim, Artiaga will need to prove the termination was unwarranted or show unpaid wages through invoices, bank records, or club communications via FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC).
- If the ruling from the FIFA DRC doesn't satisfy him, Artiaga can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within 21 days, addressing both accountability and compensation amounts.
- After engaging the legal process, Artiaga plans to focus on employment opportunities once the dispute is resolved and he receives the owed compensation, potentially kick-starting his next successful coaching journey in football's European leagues or even the Champions League, just like his stint with Barcelona suggests.
