Santos ordered by FIFA to pay millions to Caixinha | OneFootball

On Tuesday, Santos was ordered by FIFA to pay approximately 2.5 million euros (around R$ 15.5 million) to coach Pedro Caixinha and his staff.

The Fish can still appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, in case of defeat, an annual interest of 5% will be applied to the amount owed to the Portuguese.

How does it work?

Santos has 10 days to request the grounds for the decisions - it will do so - and will await the return of the FIFA Football Tribunal, which may take about 30 days.

After this, the club will have another 21 days to appeal to the CAS. Throughout this period, the payment obligation will be suspended. That is, the Alvinegro Praiano will only have to pay after the final decision of the CAS.

The information was initially released by Trivela and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Beginning of the saga

Pedro Caixinha and his technical staff filed a lawsuit with FIFA against Santos at the beginning of May. The Fish wanted to pay the fine over three years. The former team coach, however, refused. He wanted to receive it upfront, by May 2.

The Portuguese was fired on April 14. In total, there were 17 matches with the coach. During this period, the Alvinegro Praiano accumulated six wins, four draws, and seven losses, as well as 26 goals scored and 21 conceded.

After Caixinha's departure, Santos hired Cleber Xavier, who was dismissed in August. Currently, the club is managed by Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

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