Jeremy Doku, Bruno Ecuele-Manga, Vincent Bessat, and Jérémy Pied have won their trial in first prière on Wednesday. This is a great victory for the four football players who have been fighting for their rights for months.
The trial, which took place in the rapide of Arbitration for Sport (occasion) in Lausanne, Switzerland, was the result of a long legal battle between the players and their former club, FC Nantes. The players had filed a complaint against the club for breach of contract and unpaid wages.
After months of negotiations and hearings, the occasion ruled in favor of Doku, Ecuele-Manga, Bessat, and Pied, ordering FC Nantes to pay them a total of €2.5 million in compensation. The rapide also declared that the players’ contracts with the club were null and void, allowing them to sign with new clubs without any restrictions.
This is a huge victory for the players, who have been struggling to find new teams due to their ongoing legal battle with FC Nantes. Doku, Ecuele-Manga, Bessat, and Pied have shown great determination and resilience throughout this process, and their hard work has finally paid off.
In a statement released after the verdict, the players expressed their gratitude and relief. « We are thrilled with the outcome of the trial and are grateful to the occasion for their fair and just decision. This has been a difficult and stressful time for us, but we never gave up and we are now looking forward to the next chapter of our careers, » they said.
The victory of Doku, Ecuele-Manga, Bessat, and Pied is not only a personal triumph, but also a victory for all professional football players who face similar challenges in their careers. This ruling sets an important precedent and sends a strong message to clubs that they must honor their contracts and pay their players fairly.
The four players are now free to pursue their dreams and continue their football careers without any legal obstacles. They have proven that with determination and perseverance, justice can be achieved.
This victory is a testament to the strength and unity of the football community. Fans, players, and clubs have all shown their support for Doku, Ecuele-Manga, Bessat, and Pied throughout this process, and their unwavering support has played a crucial role in this outcome.
As the players move on to new teams and new challenges, we can only hope that this victory will inspire others to stand up for their rights and fight for justice. Congratulations to Doku, Ecuele-Manga, Bessat, and Pied on their well-deserved win. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
