Sports tribunal CAS is resolute and shows Willem II the door after years of proceedings

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Monday in a case brought by Willem II against Spanish club CD Mirandés over unpaid training compensation for Nikolaos Michelis.

Michelis played 13 matches for the Tilburg club in 2021. The Greek defender joined on loan from AC Milan that year but failed to impress.

After his loan spell in the Netherlands, AC Milan let him join Mirandés on a free transfer. Willem II's board was in disarray that year, and technical director Joris Mathijsen was dismissed.

Willem II had two years to claim €60,000 following Michelis's move to Mirandés. The club submitted its claim a day too late, so FIFA did not consider it.

At the sports tribunal, Willem II faced lengthy proceedings before receiving the same verdict as FIFA: they are not entitled to the €60,000.

Michelis now plays at the highest level in Portugal. The central defender is a regular starter for Academico Viseu, who are sixth in Liga Portugal.