This Wednesday evening, the international governing body of football, FIFA, has suspended the registration of Ismaily SC for a period of three transfer windows due to their failure to comply with the imposed financial penalty.
The punishment was originally levied against Ismaily in relation to the termination of the contract of their former Argentine player, Diego Fernando, in January 2022, leading to a fine imposed by the Ecuadorian club Deportivo Técnico Universitario.
Ismaily has a history of facing judgments from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, resulting in consecutive international and domestic registration suspensions.
This time, the three-period suspension stems from their non-compliance with settling fines owed to former professionals, including Tunisian Nour El-Zamzam El Zamouri, Namibian Shilongo, and former Spanish coach Juan Carlos Garrido.
Additionally, Ismaily had outstanding fines for Corhogo FC from Ivory Coast.
The Egyptian club has been grappling with financial and administrative challenges, which have not only impacted its reputation but also hindered its ability to operate seamlessly on the footballing stage.
The failure to meet financial obligations to former players and coaching staff has led to severe consequences, affecting the club’s ability to register new players for the next three transfer windows.
This recent development places Ismaily SC in a precarious position, requiring a strategic and immediate resolution to rectify the financial discrepancies and regain FIFA’s trust.
The suspension of registration poses a significant obstacle for the club’s management, highlighting the imperative for clubs to maintain financial integrity and uphold contractual obligations in the highly scrutinized world of international football.
