Turin, Italy, April 17, 2024 (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo emerged victorious in a legal dispute against Juventus, with the Italian club being ordered to pay the football icon €9 million after taxes. The ruling by the Court of Arbitration marked a significant milestone in the ongoing saga over unpaid wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ronaldo and Juventus
The dispute, rooted in salary agreements made amid the financial strains of the pandemic, saw Cristiano and Juventus at odds over deferred payments. In a show of solidarity with the club, players including Ronaldo agreed to defer four months’ worth of salaries in March 2020 and April 2021. However, individual arrangements were also made, leading to legal wrangling.
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Cristiano, now plying his trade with Al Nassr, sought the full payment of €21.3 million in deferred wages, colloquially termed “salary maneuvers.” Reports indicated Juventus had not allocated a budget for such payments post-pandemic, prompting the legal recourse. The arbitration board ultimately sided with Ronaldo, granting him €9.8 million pre-tax, alongside accrued interest.
This ruling underscores the intricate nature of player contracts and financial agreements, particularly in times of unforeseen crises. It raises questions about the potential ripple effects on Juventus and whether other players who deferred wages might pursue similar legal avenues. The outcome carries significant financial implications for the Italian footballing powerhouse.
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