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The appeal of Besiktas JK dismissed by the CAS

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its decision in the procedure involving the Turkish club Besiktas JK and UEFA. The CAS has confirmed the sanctions imposed by the UEFA Appeals Body on 30 May 2012:

  • Besiktas JK is excluded from the next two UEFA club competitions for which it qualifies in the next five seasons;
  • The exclusion for the second competition is suspended for a probationary period of five years;
  • Besiktas JK is fined EUR 200'000, of which EUR 100'000 is suspended for a probationary period of five years.