The lawyer who represents the interests of Chile before FIFA, who will have to lead the appeal before the court of second instance of the entity that governs world football, does not give up. In his fight to reverse the setback of the Disciplinary Committee, the Brazilian professional demands key diligence to oppose evidence and emotions.
Eduardo Carlezzo does not give up. The Brazilian lawyer is still trying to digest the arguments that led the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to reject the lawsuit brought by the Chilean federation against the Ecuadorian for the irregular inclusion of Byron Castillo in the last Qualifiers. The text spins around in his head. The examination is natural, since the counter-offensive which will be carried out before the Court of Appeal, the second instance court of the body which governs world football, depends on these conclusions. As in football, the Brazilian lawyer plans strategies to win the case, even knowing that the controversy will be decided by the CAS, the highest sports arbitration court. And following this analogy, very typical for protest, for the rest, he does not lose the conviction of finding the key to pave a decisive victory. This provision coincides with that expressed by Pablo Milad, the helmsman of Chilean football, who maintained that the match was not yet over. “The personal feeling is as if we were in the first half of a game and lost 1-0. But the whole second half remains “, compared the leader this Friday, June 10.
Carlezzo prepares one last game . Probably, to whom he assigns the most significant value. He is firmly convinced of several things. The first, and fundamental, is that Ecuador committed a foul by using Castillo. The second, and even more radical, is that Byron Castillo is Colombian and, therefore, should never have been validated as a defender for the Guayas team. And the third, that there are steps to be taken in the process, which could decisively contribute to a reversal of the resolution .
on the bench
The representative of the interests of Chile wants to put Castillo in the dock. He already manages an important precedent: the fragility shown by the now defender of the Lion of Mexico in the most critical moments of the controversy, before the judgment is known. In a game against Barcelona from Guayaquil, his former club, the hall player simply collapsed during a game and left him in tears. This time, Carlezzo reacted strongly against the footballer. “Lying has a short life and takes a heavy toll in the future,” he said. “Byron needs to come out and tell the truth. Today, he faces expulsion from professional football, but there is still time to tell the truth and even escape a heavy penalty. I’m sure FIFA would receive the player’s cooperation in the best possible way. “, he added. In this line, it is now proposed to put the way before the court and refute there, before the judges, the veracity of the information that he and Ecuador have made available.
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Point 3 of the requests that the Chilean federation addressed to FIFA in the initial lawsuit reflects the intention. “Urgently plan a face-to-face hearing, preferably in Zurich at FIFA headquarters, or by teleconference, so that the parties (ANFP, FEF and the Player) present their arguments, and above all, to listen to the explanations of the Player on the charges says this section of the list of requests, which, by the way, contemplates several other procedures.
The project is clear. It is expected that, under extreme pressure, such as being confronted with a group of lawyers who are experts in the field which has drawn him into controversy, Castillo he can get into contradictions that would be the key to an opinion that runs counter to the original . And, fundamentally, that on their basis, the panel can form convictions different from those which inspired the resolution of the judges who rendered the first judgment.
It is possible, but complex
From a procedural point of view, the option is possible, but complex. “The parties may request it and, on the basis of this request, the Court of Appeal may order a hearing says lawyer Alex Klotz, who was part of FIFA’s legal team and knows each of its proceedings in depth.
However, Klotz warns that management is much more than just a procedure. “As for the request for a hearing, it must be justified and it is up to the Commission to order it if it deems it appropriate. “, he argues, establishing a certain restraint vis-à-vis the aspirations.
In this context, she maintains that the petition’s chances of success are limited. “As for the possibilities, it depends on the circumstances of each case. In this case, I think it’s unlikely. “, he manifests.
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Source: Latercera
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