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EU Court Says FIFA Transfer Rules Violate Free Movement Laws in Lassana Diarra Case

Oct 4, 2024, 08:55 AM

On October 4, 2024, the European Union's top court ruled that some of FIFA's international transfer rules are contrary to EU law, citing the bloc's free movement principles. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated that FIFA's regulations on the transfer of professional footballers violate EU laws on free movement. The ruling arises from a high-profile case linked to former French player Lassana Diarra.