FIFA Court Orders Al-Taraji to Pay Egyptian Coach Within 45 Days

A binding decision from FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber mandates that Saudi club Al-Taraji pay outstanding financial dues to Egyptian coach Tamer Abdel Qader Saeed within 45 days—or face suspension from registering new players.

The court awarded Saeed the full amount owed, plus interest calculated under Swiss law. FIFA simultaneously imposed a separate financial penalty on Al-Taraji, requiring the club to remit that fine to the International Federation within 30 days of official notification.

Legal proceedings before the FIFA tribunal

Saeed’s claim was advanced by international sports lawyer Ralph Sharbel, who submitted evidentiary documentation supporting the coach’s entitlement to payment. Both parties filed formal legal submissions in two distinct procedural stages before the tribunal.

A single judge presiding over the Players’ Status Chamber reviewed the filings and upheld all financial claims brought forward by Saeed’s representation. The ruling constitutes a final and enforceable determination under FIFA’s regulatory framework.

Enforcement mechanism and consequences

The 45-day deadline for settlement of Saeed’s dues is tied directly to FIFA’s disciplinary enforcement protocol. Failure to comply triggers an automatic restriction: Al-Taraji will be barred from registering any new players until full payment is confirmed.

The 30-day window for payment of the additional fine applies independently and runs from the date the club receives formal written notice of the decision. Neither deadline permits extension or appeal under standard FIFA adjudication procedures.