Title: Persepolis FC Contract Dispute Reaches International Arbitration: Player Suspension Lifted
A New Chapter in a High-Profile Case
The contract dispute between Iranian football club Persepolis and its goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, has entered a new and decisive international phase. The case, concerning the player’s unilateral contract termination, has been escalated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, introducing a fresh dimension to the proceedings.
Suspension Temporarily Halted
Initially, the dispute appeared to be resolved domestically after a decision by the Iranian Football Federation’s Appeals Committee, which had issued a suspension for Beiranvand. However, the player’s subsequent appeal to the international sports tribunal has led to a significant development: his suspension has now been temporarily suspended pending the final ruling from CAS.
CAS Proceedings Underway
According to the official timeline, the period for submitting legal briefs and documentation to CAS concluded last week. Persepolis FC had formally accused Beiranvand of an unjustified contract termination and alleged that he was induced to do so by another club. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that it has received all necessary defenses and evidentiary documents from both parties involved.
In an official communication, CAS has declared the preliminary investigation phase closed, marking the beginning of the panel’s substantive review of the case. Furthermore, the involved parties have been formally consulted on whether they wish to hold an in-person hearing, a decision that will shape the final steps of this internationally watched arbitration.