Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Lecce president calls for FIFA ban on Banda
A player's no-show sparks a war of words over contracts and loyalty.
L. Banda
player
Player
Lameck Banda
Club
Lecce
Contract
Until June 2027
Alleged
Broke contract
What happened. Lecce's president demanded FIFA suspend Lameck Banda and Al Swehli for contract breach after the player vanished before pre-season.
- Banda missed the July 13 flight to training and stopped answering calls.
- Al Swehli tried to register him but FIGC blocked it.
- Banda's friends claim a clause made him feel betrayed.
“This battle is for all clubs who respect the rules.”
— Saverio Sticchi Damiani
The FIGC blocked the registration, but the dispute may escalate to FIFA.
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