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Morocco World
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Zamalek Settle FIFA Dispute with Boutaïb
Egyptian club Zamalek have completed payment of outstanding dues to former Morocco international Khalid Boutaïb, lifting a FIFA-imposed registration ban. The Cairo side transferred €983,000 to the striker this week, fulfilling the remaining balance of a €2.4m settlement ordered by FIFA after the player's contract was terminated in January 2020. Boutaïb, now 38, joined Zamalek from Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor in January 2019 and made 24 appearances, scoring five goals and assisting twice. He was also part of the squad that won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2019. The player filed a complaint with FIFA after a dispute over medical treatment led to the termination of his deal. The world governing body ruled in Boutaïb's favour and imposed a ban preventing Zamalek from registering new players until payment was completed. The club must now resolve a separate case involving former coach Jaime Pacheco, who is owed around $1m, including interest. Zamalek hope to lift all restrictions before the summer transfer window. Boutaïb has since continued his career in France. He currently plays for the second-division side Pau FC. He has played 29 games so far this season, scored 7 goals, and assisted once. Tags: Khalid BoutaibMoroccozamalek
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Terengganu FC clear the air over FIFA sanction
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu FC have dismissed concerns over a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, insisting the matter was resolved last month. In a statement on their official Facebook page, the east coast club said the issue stemmed from a dispute with a former foreign staff member over a five-figure allowance, which has since been settled. "The issue shouldn't even be played up as it was resolved in April," the club said. "FIFA confirmed the settlement on April 21 and gave five days for the claimant to acknowledge receipt of payment. That window has passed." The club stressed that the Malaysian league's transfer window has not opened yet — it's expected to start in July — and that the new season is likely to kick off in early August. "We've already taken proactive steps, despite having ample time. This issue is being sensationalised," they added. Earlier, Timesport reported that FIFA had imposed transfer bans on nine Malaysian clubs, including Super League side Terengganu. The ban, which began in April and is due to last three years, had cast doubt over the club's preparations for the 2025-26 season. Football Dec 16, 2024 @ 7:48am Ex-Terengganu City players finally receive Fifa compensation Football 5 hours ago Nine Malaysian clubs on FIFA transfer ban list Football Mar 25, 2025 @ 8:26pm Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case Nation Apr 24, 2025 @ 10:21am Terengganu to ban vape sales from Aug 1
