CHFormer football star Dani Alves has been ordered by the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) to pay his former Mexican club, Universidad Nacional, $2.25 million in compensation after his contract was terminated in January 2023. The club cited a contractual clause allowing immediate termination if a player became involved in a scandal, which they defined as any action constituting a criminal offense or leading to negative media coverage. Alves was arrested in Spain over allegations of sexual assault, prompting the club’s decision to end his contract. Although Alves appealed the ruling at the Federal Supreme Court, his appeal was rejected. The court noted that Alves, as an international star, had the freedom to negotiate contract terms and accepted the principle of contractual penalties. Additionally, the court highlighted that the financial figures in football sometimes appear disproportionate compared to common sense, referencing Alves’ annual image rights earnings of $2.5 million. Alves must also cover legal costs and additional expenses totaling around $36,000.
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