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Court Rules in Landmark Transfer Case: FIFA Regulations Violate EU Law – Live Updates on Soccer News


The European Union’s top court has ruled that some of Fifa’s player transfer rules are in violation of EU law, following a case involving former France player Lassana Diarra. The Court of Justice of the European Union stated that the rules impede the free movement of professional footballers looking to join new clubs. Fifa’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players require compensation payments if a player terminates a contract early, hindering their ability to move freely between clubs.

The ruling will now be referred back to the appeal court in Mons to inform its decision on Diarra’s case. Diarra’s legal team sees this as a victory for modernizing governance in football. The ruling may take some time to fully impact the transfer system, similar to the Bosman ruling in 1995. Fifa has issued a statement acknowledging the ruling and will analyze it with stakeholders before commenting further.

Fifpro, the international player’s union, believes the ruling will change the landscape of professional football. Diarra’s lawyers claim a significant win, allowing all professional players affected by the rules to seek compensation for losses. The ruling highlights the potential need for reform in the transfer system and it seems to loosen clubs’ hold on players, similar to the impact of the Bosman ruling. More details and implications are expected to follow as the case progresses.

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