In this edition, we had intended to address the obligations owed by the employing club to a player, but the actions of Mr Suarez at the FIFA World Cup 2014, have added an extra dimension. We identify not only the employer's obligations, but also the potential impact of a player's conduct on the relationship with the employing club. 

Club/Employer Obligations to the Player

The “Player Contract” as a hybrid commercial and employment arrangement must give the employer a substantial degree of protection and place significant obligations on the player. 

Opportunities can arise for players to take advantage of their commercial value and the employing club will want to ensure adherence to its contractual obligations to minimize the risk of disputes which might ultimately lead to the loss of their asset.

The club has a number of obligations (non-exhaustive examples below).