The case involves a dispute between Club Al-Taawoun, a Saudi Arabian football club, and Darije Kalezic, a professional football coach, regarding the termination of Kalezic's employment contract. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on the matter, with Olivier Carrard serving as the sole arbitrator. The contract, signed on May 27, 2016, was for one year with a total remuneration of $500,000. It included clauses allowing the club to terminate the agreement under specific conditions, such as poor performance or offensive behavior, with compensation set at 75% of the remaining contract value. The coach could also terminate the contract with one month's notice, subject to paying 50% of the remaining amount if he wished to coach in Europe. The club terminated the contract on October 16, 2016, citing poor results and communication issues, but failed to provide substantial evidence of gross misconduct or irreparable breach of trust. The arbitrator found the termination lacked just cause, as the club's reasons did not meet the required severity to justify immediate termination without prior warning. The decision emphasized that fixed-term contracts generally cannot be terminated early unless there is just cause or mutual agreement, and immediate termination requires grave misconduct that undermines mutual trust. The club's reliance on a contractual clause allowing termination for its benefit was deemed insufficient under Swiss law. The arbitrator ruled that the coach could be entitled to additional compensation under Article 337c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, capped at six months' salary, considering factors like the gravity of the breach and the employee's personal circumstances. The coach sought compensation for unpaid salaries, breach of contract, travel expenses, and moral damages. The arbitrator awarded $30,000 for unpaid salaries, $310,000 for early termination, and $265 for travel expenses, plus 5% annual interest from the date of the claim's submission. The CAS upheld the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber's decision, dismissing the club's appeal and confirming the financial obligations. The case underscores the importance of adhering to contractual and legal standards in employment terminations, particularly in fixed-term contracts, and highlights the protection of employees' rights under Swiss law. The ruling also demonstrates the CAS's role in mediating complex sports-related legal conflicts while balancing procedural fairness and party preferences. The final decision was issued on June 7, 2018, dismissing all other motions and upholding the FIFA decision in its entirety.