What is a consequence for a club that refuses to release a player for national team duty?

When a club refuses to release a player for national team duty, the appropriate consequence is that the club can receive a fine. This fine serves as a disciplinary measure to encourage clubs to comply with international obligations regarding player participation in national teams. National team duty is crucial for a player's career and the overall ethos of international competition, and fines act as a deterrent against clubs that might otherwise prioritize their immediate interests over national representation.

The other potential consequences, such as automatic suspension from competitions or imposing fines on the player, do not align with the established regulations in most sports organizations, which typically resolve player and club obligations with fines rather than these more severe punitive measures. The idea behind the fine is to create an environment where clubs recognize the importance of allowing their players to compete for their countries while still maintaining their own competitive integrity.