The legal problems for Christian Ceva They are the order of the day. Adding to his already troubled situation at Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia has been FIFA’s ruling against him in Santos FC’s breach of contract lawsuit in recent hours. The Peruvian midfielder has been ordered to pay Peixe 40 million Brazilian reais (about $7 million) on pain of a suspension of up to six months.
“The defendant, Christian Alberto Cueva Bravo, must pay the plaintiff (Santos) the following amount: 40,193,631 Brazilian Reais in damages for breach of contract without cause, plus an additional 5% interest from June 8, 2020 until the effective date of payment ” reads the document shared by sports rights specialist Marcelo Bee Sellares.
As we recall, “Aladino” received permission from FIFA to play for Pachuca this season, despite having an ongoing contract with the Sao Paulo team. The midfielder justified his exit by allegedly delaying his salary and wanting to restore continuity after his offside in Brazil.
Resolution of the lawsuit that Santos filed against Christian Cueva and Pachuca. Photo: FIFA
However, in this ruling, FIFA Cueva grants a maximum of 45 days to pay the millionaire amount or otherwise subject to a sanction of not being able to play official duels for a period of up to half a year. Failure to pay the stipulated amount in full within the stipulated time period may also refer the case to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Christian Cueva will appeal to the TAS
As signed by Bee Sellares, both the 31-year-old player and Pachuca (a team that also has to pay part of the penalty) appealed to the TAS to reverse this legal kickback. The Brazilian lawyer added that the resolution of this body is imminent.
Al Fateh will take legal action against Cueva
Last Tuesday, Al Fateh shared its position on the situation of its two Peruvian players, Christian Cueva and Alex Valera, who argued they were released as free agents after a delay in their payments, an allegation the club denied.
Cueva arrived in Arab football in early 2021. Photo: Twitter Al-Fateh
“Al-Fateh’s administration forwarded the files of the Peruvian first-team football duo Christian Cueva and Alex Valera to the club’s legal department after they explained that their contracts with the club had been terminated due to the delay in their financial payments be,” the Saudi team reported.
“Club management have confirmed that the duo’s allegations are false on all counts and in detail, stating that the players have received all their fees. The Al-Fateh government stressed that it would not hesitate to knock on all legal doors and legitimate methods to take all measures that uphold rights,” the statement concludes.
Will Christian Cueva reach Alianza Lima?
With the sacking of Cueva from his current team (Al Fateh), Alianza Lima is free to sign behind the wheel, a rumor that has been circulating for a few weeks. However, FIFA’s recent warning not to let the footballer play for six months, as well as the forthcoming deal with Colombian Andrés ‘Rifle’ Andrade, would make it difficult for ‘Cuevita’ to arrive at La Victoria.