FIFA Decides to Suspend Zamalek Club Registration for 3 New Periods Due to Seventh Case
FIFA suspends Zamalek Club from registration for three transfer periods due to a new seventh case.
SUMMARY
FIFA announced the suspension of Zamalek Club from registration for three transfer periods due to a new seventh case, following overdue financial disputes with former players and coaches.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- FIFA suspends Zamalek from registration for three transfer periods due to a seventh case.
- The suspension includes cases involving Ferjani Sassi, Christian Gross, and a new case.
- The suspension will be lifted upon payment of overdue financial dues.
CORE SUBJECT
FIFA suspension of Zamalek Club registration due to financial disputes
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the suspension of Zamalek Club from registration in a new case, which is the seventh among the cases filed against the club, just 14 days after the suspension decision was issued in the sixth case related to the Tunisian player Ferjani Sassi.
FIFA explained on its official website that the new suspension decision prevents Zamalek from registering players for three transfer periods, adding to previous similar decisions issued against the club.
Thus, Zamalek is suspended from registration for three transfer periods in cases involving Ferjani Sassi, Swiss coach Christian Gross, in addition to the new seventh case, with the suspension to be lifted once the overdue financial dues are paid.
Previous suspension decisions were issued due to overdue financial dues to the former Portuguese head coach José Gomes and his assistant staff, in addition to other claims.
FIFA has not yet disclosed the details or reasons for the seventh case, while Christian Gross is demanding $133,000 as his overdue dues from the club, and Ferjani Sassi is demanding $505,000 after adding an annual interest rate of 5% for the years of delay.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
🏛️ OrganizationThe global governing body of football
Zamalek Club
🏛️ OrganizationEgyptian football club
Ferjani Sassi
👤 Person_MaleFormer Tunisian football player at Zamalek Club
Christian Gross
👤 Person_MaleFormer Swiss football coach of Zamalek Club
José Gomes
👤 Person_MaleFormer Portuguese head coach of Zamalek Club