French Coach Philippe Lucas Takes Legal Action Against Tunisian Swimming Federation
French coach Philippe Lucas has announced that he has initiated legal proceedings against the Tunisian Swimming Federation, which he accuses of failing to pay his fees for over a year, despite signing two official agreements in October 2024.
Background on the Dispute
In a statement given to IFM, Lucas recalled that he had concluded two separate agreements with the Federation: one concerning world champion Ahmed Jaouadi and the other concerning Olympic champion Ahmed Ayoub Hafnaoui. Each agreement is worth 25,000 euros, bringing the total amount to 50,000 euros, in addition to other bonuses that he claims he has not received.
Denouncing the Situation
The French technician denounces a "total chaos" and a situation that is "shameful for Tunisian sport", citing in particular:
- Exchanges of accusations between officials from the ministry and the Federation
- Frequent changes in officials making it impossible to follow up on the case
- The absence of a response to his calls and messages His last attempt to contact them, on October 3, reportedly went unanswered.
Next Steps
Lucas's decision to take legal action against the Tunisian Swimming Federation marks a significant escalation in the dispute, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
