Morocco's Maghreb Tétouan football club has defended itself against allegations from the National Professional Football League. The league recently stated that the club failed to submit monthly social reports. Maghreb Tétouan officials claim they have fulfilled their obligations, citing 19 documents sent to the league on October 8, including bank transfers. The club maintains it has met its financial obligations.
The dispute centers on the club's social reports and financial obligations. Maghreb Tétouan's management explained that the issue with the Social Guarantee Fund is linked to the club's sports company. The company ceased operations in July 2023 after its president, Redouane Ghazi, resigned. The club's management is taking legal and administrative steps to resolve the company's status and settle social guarantees.
Maghreb Tétouan's management emphasized that resolving the sports company's situation is a priority. The club has appointed an accounting expert to oversee the process and ensure compliance with regulations. The goal is to reactivate the company, settle its administrative and legal status, and address social guarantees.
The National Professional Football League responded to Maghreb Tétouan's statements. The league stated that the documents submitted by the club were not bank statements but rather administrative documents. The league also noted that the submitted documents only concerned match grants for the first two rounds of the national professional championship.
The league rejected Maghreb Tétouan's justification for the sports company's cessation of operations. The league reminded the club that its obligations under the professional club licensing system are not divisible or deferrable. The league emphasized that internal administrative or management issues do not exempt the club from its direct legal responsibility to protect its employees' social rights.
The National Professional Football League warned all national clubs that it will enforce disciplinary and precautionary measures against teams that fail to meet their legal obligations. The league aims to promote equal opportunities and uphold the rule of law and good governance in football.
The dispute between Maghreb Tétouan and the National Professional Football League highlights the complexities of football governance in Morocco. The situation will likely be closely monitored by fans and stakeholders, who expect a resolution that balances the interests of all parties involved.
Key points
- Maghreb Tétouan disputes allegations of failing to submit social reports to the National Professional Football League.
- The club cites 19 documents, including bank transfers, as proof of fulfilling its obligations.
- The league warns of disciplinary action against clubs that fail to meet their legal obligations.
