Fifa’s transfer rules go against European Union law, declares EU’s highest court

Fifa’s transfer rules go against European Union law, declares EU’s highest court

Based on case linked to former midfielder Lassana DiarraDiarra challenged rules regarding players’ free movement 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 potentially explosive consequences for the future of club football. The resolution of Fifa…