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FIFA Bans Baniyas Club from Registering Players for Three Transfer Periods

December 20, 2025 emaratalyoum.com
FIFA Bans Baniyas Club from Registering Players for Three Transfer Periods

FIFA bans Baniyas Club from registering players for three transfer periods due to financial disputes.

SUMMARY

FIFA announced a ban on Baniyas Club from registering new players for three transfer periods due to financial disputes and unpaid dues. The ban starts on December 19, 2025, and continues until the debts are settled.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • FIFA bans Baniyas Club from registration for three transfer periods.
  • The ban is due to financial disputes and unpaid dues to players and agents.
  • The decision is effective from December 19, 2025, and lasts until debts are resolved.

CORE SUBJECT

FIFA registration ban on Baniyas Club

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced yesterday the ban of Baniyas Club from player registration for three transfer periods. FIFA officially placed the club's name on the list of clubs banned from registration for three transfer windows, with the decision taking effect from December 19, 2025. Clubs are placed on this list due to financial disputes with former players, agents, unpaid dues, or regulatory violations. The ban continues until the debts are paid or the issue is resolved. During this period, the club is prohibited from registering any new players domestically or internationally. The sanction is imposed after a final binding decision from FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber or the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the amounts due are not paid by the specified deadline.

KEYWORDS

FIFA Baniyas Club registration ban transfer periods financial disputes

MENTIONED ENTITIES 4

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

🏛️ Organization

The global governing body of football

Baniyas Club

🏛️ Organization

Emirati football club

FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber

🏛️ Organization

FIFA body for resolving disputes

Court of Arbitration for Sport

🏛️ Organization

International court for resolving sports disputes

KEY DECISIONS 1

Baniyas Club is banned from registration for three transfer periods due to financial disputes and unpaid dues.

Decision Maker: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Status: Effective
Announced: 2025-12-19
Effective: 2025-12-19
Impact Areas:
Domestic player registration International player registration