The document outlines a contractual dispute between "Club The Strongest", a Bolivian football club, and "Beerschot V.A.", a Belgian football club, regarding the transfer of player Ramiro Vaca Ponce. The dispute centers around a payment of $30,000 due under their 2021 transfer contract.
Key points:
- Transfer Contract: In August 2021, Club The Strongest transferred Ramiro Vaca Ponce to Beerschot V.A. for a total of $150,000, to be paid in two installments.
- Payment Dispute: Beerschot V.A. made the initial $120,000 payment to a former club employee, and later to Hector Ramiro Montes Bernal, President of Club The Strongest, instead of directly to the player or the club's official account.
- Communication: On multiple occasions, Club The Strongest communicated with Beerschot V.A., requesting clarification and confirmation regarding payment methods and account details.
- Legal Action: In April 2023, Club The Strongest filed a claim with FIFA's Football Tribunal, seeking the $30,000 installment plus interest and a fine, due to non-payment.
- Legal Justifications: Beerschot V.A. cited FIFA regulations requiring clubs to have their own bank accounts and comply with Anti-Money Laundering laws as reasons for non-payment. Club The Strongest responded, arguing that it cannot use its institutional account due to ongoing legal proceedings related to its previous management.
This dispute highlights issues around contract adherence, financial management, and regulatory compliance in international football transfers.
