AP News has reported that the new appeal is directed against the payment of £24,4million that FIFA ordered Leeds to pay Augustine in March, after it was established that the club had failed to adhere to the agreement, which had been extended from five years to six, due to the effects of the pandemic.
After losing their first CAS appeal last year, Leeds have now lost their second CAS appeal, having been ordered by the Court of First Instance (CAS) to make an initial payment of £5,8million to RB leipzig as part of an additional £18,2million transfer agreement.
Leeds have lost their first CAS appeal, losing their second CAS appeal (CAS) last year, after which they were ordered by the CAS (CAS) (4 November 2022).
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A seemingly never-ending fight
The legal battle between 49ers Enterprises and Leeds United has been dragging on for more than a year, and the financial consequences of the ruling could be far-reaching. The new owners of the club, who acquired the club in the summer, will take further legal action against the ruling, which could result in the club having to spend an additional £24,4million. This is money that the new owners would prefer to have on their books. As Leeds continue to strive for a successful season on the field, the legal battle will continue to drag on, and 49ers Enterprises will be eager to put it behind them.
The Board will be confident that their legal action will be successful and will consider that they have a good case for appeal, as otherwise they would be wasting their time and resources attempting to recoup the £24,4million currently owed to the player.
