FIFA loss before the ECJ: transfer rules under fire!

FIFA loss before the ECJ: transfer rules under fire!

In the conflict of the transfer rules of FIFA, the World Football Association suffered a defeat before the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The ECJ decided that certain FIFA regulations violate the law of the European Union, in particular with regard to the free movement of players and the competition between the clubs. This decision was announced in a judgment that could have a significant impact on transfer practices in European football.

The cause of this legal dispute is a lawsuit by Lassane Diarra, a former French football professional. Diarra signed a contract with the Russian association Lokomotive Moscow in 2013, but there was a break after only one year. He demanded compensation for outstanding salaries and complained that the FIFA rules made it difficult for him to find a new club. According to these rules, potential new employers would have to pay compensation to locomotive if a contract is terminated without a valid reason.

Lament leads to trend -setting decision

The entanglements around Diarra's case meant that he sued FIFA and the Belgian football association for damages and loss of earnings in the amount of six million euros. He argued that FIFA's transfer rules violate the EU regulations on freedom of movement and competition. As a result, a Belgian court presented the case to the ECJ for examination.

In its judgment, the ECJ now found that the FIFA rules burden the players and clubs with excessive legal and financial risks. This could significantly restrict the freedom of movement of the athletes and the competitive conditions between the clubs. Even if some regulations could contribute to ensuring certain stability within the teams, other requirements apparently exceed the permissible level.

The case now has season and direct consequences for FIFA and the associations concerned. The Belgian court now has to decide how things will go on in Diarra's matter, whereby the specifications of the ECJ must follow. How exactly the various football associations will implement the judgment remains to be seen, but this will certainly lead to intensive discussions within the football community.

This decision could act as a course for future regulations in football that should strengthen the rights of players. The discussion about the legality of the FIFA rules also illuminates fundamental problems in the transfer system and could result in far-reaching changes. The current developments in this legal dispute are quite significant for the future of international football and could have long -term effects on transfer practices.

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