The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fully dismissed the lawsuit filed by FC Lokomotiv Yerevan and the Kananyans against the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA).
According to a press release issued by the FFA, FC Lokomotiv Yerevan had demanded €2,012,229 from the FFA as compensation for alleged direct damages, as well as €1,445,000 for alleged lost profits. In addition, the Kananyans sought €1,400,000 in compensation for alleged moral damages.
The cases are related to the match-fixing scandal. On July 3, 2020, during an extraordinary meeting of the FFA Executive Committee, five clubs — Aragats, Torpedo, Masis, Lokomotiv, and Yerevan — along with 58 individuals were banned due to match-fixing.
Acting in accordance with its statutory and disciplinary obligations, the FFA conducted the relevant proceedings and imposed disciplinary sanctions. On June 28, 2022, the 22nd Regular Congress of the FFA decided to terminate FC Lokomotiv Yerevan’s membership in the federation. CAS confirmed that the Football Federation of Armenia had acted lawfully in terminating the club’s membership.
The latest ruling also fully rejected all compensation claims.
“The Football Federation of Armenia reaffirmed its firm commitment to combating match-fixing and all forms of misconduct in sport. The federation will continue to do everything possible to prevent such incidents and hold those responsible accountable within the scope of its authority,” the FFA said.
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