FIBA - FAT decides its second case

GENEVA (FAT) - The FIBA Arbitral Tribunal (FAT) has ruled on a dispute between the American player Khalid El-Amin and his agents as claimants and the Basketball Club “AZOVMASH” from the Ukraine as respondent.

The dispute arose over a player contract which according to the claimants was validly signed but which the respondent claims was not binding on them because they had retracted the contract offer. The player claimed the financial losses for breach of contract.

In a counterclaim the club claimed financial damage from a failed player contract with another player.

The FAT Arbitrator Mr. Quentin Byrne-Sutton declined jurisdiction over Azovmash's counterclaim and dismissed Mr. Khalid El-Amin’s, and his agents' claims . Ruling in equity – which he was authorized to do under the FAT Arbitration Rules – the arbitrator decided that the player's claim was unfounded in that he did not insist on the enforcement of the alleged contract with Azovmash but rather immediately moved on to a different club with essentially the same salary.

For the details on the Arbitral Award please have a look at the PDF for download.

About the FAT

The FIBA Arbitral Tribunal (FAT), a true court of arbitration under Swiss law, has been operational for nine months. It has been created by FIBA in order to facilitate and speed up the resolution of disputes between clubs and players/agents. Proceedings before FAT are swift, efficient and inexpensive. Failure to honor a FAT Award may entail sanctions by FIBA to clubs, player agents, or players, as provided in the FIBA Internal Regulations. For further information on FAT please go here.