Santos FC ordered by CAS to pay $2.8 million to Pedro Caixinha

Santos FC has been ordered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to pay a significant indemnity to former manager Pedro Caixinha and his technical staff following the termination of their contracts in April 2025.

The ruling confirms a previous FIFA decision, requiring the Brazilian club to pay approximately $2.8 million (roughly 14.4 million reais). The payment must be made immediately. Failure to comply with this financial obligation could expose Santos FC to further sanctions from FIFA, including a potential transfer ban that would prevent the club from registering new players.