Facts/Procedure
The main issue between the parties was the extent, if any, of an Agent’s involvement in the transfer of Mr Gary Porter (the Player) to Genoa Cricket and Football Club S.p.A (the Club) in the period leading up to 5 January 2011 when the transfer took place. The Club said that it was not the Agent in person who conducted the services required for receiving a commission. The Agent said he was fully involved in the Player’s transfer to the Club and conducted the services required.
Events according to the Club.
The Club’s version of events was not set out in a witness statement but only in its Appeal Brief. The Club stated that “the Agent never introduced Genoa and Sparta...
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