The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that certain international football regulations concerning player transfers are in violation of EU law, in a landmark decision that could disrupt the existing transfer system.
The court was called upon to resolve a long-standing dispute between former French footballer Lassana Diarra, who played for clubs including Chelsea and Real Madrid, and FIFA over the consequences of players unilaterally terminating their contracts.
In a highly anticipated verdict, the judges determined that current FIFA rules, by restricting a footballer’s ability to seek new employment, impede the European Union’s principles of free movement and competition between clubs.
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Fifa rules which govern the way some football transfers work break the European Union's laws, the highest European court has found.A long-running legal battle b
The court of justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that key Fifa rules governing the transfer system are “contrary to EU law”, which could have pote
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