And so it goes on ( Sala )

[RonnieBird]

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/nantes-authorities-open-new-investigation-following-secondary-complaint-by-cardiff-over-emiliano-sala/

This item demonstrates that some of the initial criminal allegations flying about at the time which were regarded as fanciful by many, including myself, might actually have some substance in reality.

Very interesting , and if somewhat rationalises the clubs stance on the matter I think .

[Toadstool]

And so it goes on ( Sala )

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/nantes-authorities-open-new-investigation-following-secondary-complaint-by-cardiff-over-emiliano-sala/#

[life on mars]

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Gosh this is dragging , my heart says we should pay

That sort of fee ( €17m ) value would buy Wilson .


I'd love to give the fee directly to the family .

[cardiff55]

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It does seem that Nantes have the upper hand in this matter. But I think it is right that City question the involvement of the 'agent' in this case, and maybe ask where all the money was going? I know Nantes were trying to sell him for £6 Euro the summer before, so how much was being whisked away to third parties? City have set aside an amount in their accounts for this fee, but they still have to pay it if the judgement goes against them.

[Poolerblue]

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I think it’s in no doubt that Sala was our player when the plane crashed

What is in question is possible illegal 3rd party involvement, banned agents, unlicensed pilots etc

Just highlights the murky world of international transfers

[Toadstool]

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I agree that we should pay - but also if the tragedy was as a result of someone else’s negligence then they should reimburse us.

[Stanmore Bluebird]

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It could financially cripple the City if we pay. Would anyone on this board pay a supplier for a product not received? Think we should hold on until a fair legal judgement is reached which is right for all parties.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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It could financially cripple the City if we pay. Would anyone on this board pay a supplier for a product not received? Think we should hold on until a fair legal judgement is reached which is right for all parties.

As you say, it doesn't make sense to pass judgement without knowing what is involved in this complex case and as to which parties carry responsibility, whether it be financial or moral.

[bobh]

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I think it’s in no doubt that Sala was our player when the plane crashed

What is in question is possible illegal 3rd party involvement, banned agents, unlicensed pilots etc

Just highlights the murky world of international transfers

I agree that we should pay - but also if the tragedy was as a result of someone else’s negligence then they should reimburse us.

It could financially cripple the City if we pay. Would anyone on this board pay a supplier for a product not received? Think we should hold on until a fair legal judgement is reached which is right for all parties.

As you say, it doesn't make sense to pass judgement without knowing what is involved in this complex case and as to which parties carry responsibility, whether it be financial or moral.

I can't find the story now, but I believe the Prem League said in the days following the crash that he wouldn't have been allowed to play for us as he was still registered in France.

But my memory ain't what it used to be.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

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City should challenge as much as possible.

[xsnaggle]

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My understanding was that thew money has been 'set aside' in yearly accounts prior to this year. I thought that meant it is asitting in a bank somewhere (Literally or theoretically) while the club/Tan is waiting for a final jusdgement on the matter.
If that is so I assume it will be acruing some kind of interest (and if Tan's business acumen is as good as I suspect, somewhere where the rate is good) so it's not exactly 'dead' money.
So if it has already been 'written off' the accounts then shirley if the club has to pay it will not 'financially cripple' the club and if we are adjudged to owe nothing or less than the full amount the club may have funds available unexpectedly.

But whichever it is I think we'll be waiting a long time to know the answer.

[jon1959]

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I think it’s in no doubt that Sala was our player when the plane crashed

What is in question is possible illegal 3rd party involvement, banned agents, unlicensed pilots etc

Just highlights the murky world of international transfers

I still have doubts whether Sala's registration had been legally transferred from Nantes to Cardiff at the time of the crash.

I don't think his eligibility to play in the Premier League or not is the issue (he could be a Cardiff player and still ineligible on various technicalities) but despite all the reports and threads on this I still don't know if the transfer was properly completed. The club's position that the contract documentation was invalid - and that it would have been revised and re-signed after Sala's return to Cardiff to deal with the contract anomalies - sounds plausible to me. That was not considered by FIFA and is the basis of the appeal to CIS.

The role of the McKays (still at the time acting for Nantes) in arranging the flight is a separate reason for disputing the FIFA judgement.

[Stanmore Bluebird]

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I agree with Harry Paget Flashman, xsnaggle and Jon 1959. The City are not a charity, nor is Vincent Tan. If one of us on this board Lord Forbid died tragically in an industrial accident without their employer proven being at fault; would the stricken family be entitled to compensation from the said employer? No way in my opinion - any recompense would be payable by the errant party/ies.

Please don’t suggest CCFC payout unless they have to otherwise we may soon be supporting a League 2 side in a couple of seasons!

[Trigger]

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He had signed, he was our player, he was paraded around the ground with the shirt on.

The only reason he was on the plane was because he was due back here following his return to Nantes to collect belongings etc.

I appreciate those in charge of the clubs finances aren't just going to pay but I also find it incredibly hard to believe any decision will come out in our favour.

[the other bob wilson]

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Meanwhile, the Sala family continues to wait for the matter to be settled more than two years after the crash - they are suffering emotionally and financially as a result of all this haggling.