The EU Court of Justice ruled that certain FIFA player transfer rules conflict with EU laws.

The European Union's Court of Justice has ruled that certain FIFA rules on player transfers conflict with EU laws regarding free movement and competition. This decision arose from a case involving former French player Lassana Diarra, who argued FIFA's regulations hindered his ability to join a new club after terminating his contract with Lokomotiv Moscow. The ruling may force FIFA to revise its transfer guidelines significantly.

October 03, 2024
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