In November 2016, the player Reinaldo Rodrigues de Oliveira Lobo (the Player) and Football Association of Penang (the Club) entered into an employment contract effective from 1 December 2016 until 30 November 2017 (one year contract).

In May 2017, the Player suffered an injury during a training session. The Club then omitted to pay the Player’s salaries as from June 2017 until the end of the contract and, consequently, not complying with Article 12bis par. 1 FIFA RSTP.

In October 2017, the...

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