I suppose there could be an argument that if the clearance from the French FA to the English FA has not gone through then he is still a Nantes player as he would not be eligable to play for Cardiff. Im not sure how that would stand in a court though
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[Football] Nantes FC and Cardiff
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Badger Boy
Mr Badger
- Jan 28, 2016
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Don't forget Bordeaux are wanting their 50%!
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I don't think Cardiff have a legal leg to stand on, as the player had already signed the contract, and wouldn't have been travelling back to Wales on that plane otherwise.
Although it is very soon after the tragedy, Nantes have every right to ask for the first instalment of money.
Although it is very soon after the tragedy, Nantes have every right to ask for the first instalment of money.
Steady on HT @guinnessboy will be along later &issue you with an infraction. [emoji23]
TheJasperCo
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Cooler, eight veeks.
schmunk
"Members"
Probably a bit warmer by then, end of March?
Bucharest49
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- May 12, 2014
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gets more interesting,,,
https://www.skysports.com/football/...emand-emiliano-sala-payment-from-cardiff-city
https://www.skysports.com/football/...emand-emiliano-sala-payment-from-cardiff-city
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Why should Nantes miss out?
Sussex Nomad
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Bit more complicated than that. I knew it would be.
Because the person they sold is not available anymore. Any legal stuff should be ripped up IMO
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
The contract was signed and Bordeaux (?) want their selling on fee.
Of course Cardiff should have insurance.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
You can see Cardiff's point of view. This was a trip to go back to Nantes, Cardiff offered a commercial flight, but this was done seemingly though the player's or Nantes agent. Cardiff could argue they wouldn't have wanted any such risk with their new player, and so may well feel they have a legal case for that risk being taken without their consent. Are there exclusions in players contracts about what they can and can't do, how they can or can't travel? I don't suppose you spend £15m and £4m per year on a player then let them ride around on motorbikes or go on skiing holidays or other dangerous outdoor pursuits.
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Oh dear.
I was hoping that Cardiff City and Nantes could play each other every pre-season and I know half-and-half scarves get a bad press but it would be lovely to be knitted and sold for free. Maybe season-ticket holders? In the colours of blue and yellow.
I was hoping that Cardiff City and Nantes could play each other every pre-season and I know half-and-half scarves get a bad press but it would be lovely to be knitted and sold for free. Maybe season-ticket holders? In the colours of blue and yellow.
The insurance should pay to both parties then. They shouldn't be making demands to Cardiff at this sensitive time.
Sussex Nomad
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Are you feeling better now?
Sussex Nomad
Well-known member
The insurance covers the players fee (16 mill). However, as I said earlier there is some technicalities that could see this being 30 mill. Cardiff losing out on 14 of that.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
It might be sensitive but it is legal. A lot of French clubs don't have very much money unlike the Premier League.
Yes, thanks mate, nice to think about football rather than tubes all over me!
