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Today, the European Court of Justice will deliver a verdict on the case involving French footballer Lassana Diarra. Diarra’s legal battle challenges FIFA’s transfer regulations, arguing that they unfairly restrict players’ freedom to move between clubs. This case draws parallels to the landmark Bosman ruling of 1995, which revolutionized player transfers in Europe. If the court sides with Diarra, it could lead to significant changes in how football transfers are managed, potentially shifting the balance of power towards players and altering the landscape of professional football. #Football #PlayerRights #TransferMarket #FIFA #DiarraCase #LassanaDiarra #ECJ #SportsLaw #GameChanger

#EURO2024 and the #OlympicGames are just around the corner and millions of fans are putting their most fervent hopes and [often] lots of money into their favourite clubs and athletes. As anticipation mounts, the spotlight intensifies on sports' integrity. ⚽ Recent data from Sportradar reveals a concerning trend: "the beautiful game" accounted for 66% of matches suspected of being fixed across 11 sports in 2023. Match-fixing, bribery, and money laundering have infiltrated the sporting world, with organised crime exploiting regulatory loopholes, low-paid athletes, and the destructive allure of betting. A true honour to speak with Swiss-qualified attorney specialising in sports and gambling law and academic Dr. Madalina Diaconu, investigative academic, author and journalist Declan Hill, and head of financial crime prevention for Advisense Chris Kronow Rasmussen and delve into the intersection of sports corruption, match-fixing, organised crime and money laundering for the article co-authored with my colleague, Diana Vasile. https://lnkd.in/dB6yf3Ti

FIFA has introduced an Interim Regulatory Framework for Article 17 RSTP in response to the ECJ ruling in the Diarra case. The interim framework will come into effect on 1 January 2025 and will apply to any pending cases before the FIFA Football Tribunal. 💶 Financial compensation for breach of contract by a player will follow the “positive interest” principle ➡️ the injured party is entitled to be placed in the position they would have been in had the breach not occurred. 📑 Burden of proof is reversed. A new club can only be jointly liable for compensation if the claiming club proves the new club induced the player to breach their contract. The same applies for imposition of sporting sanctions. #sportslaw #football #law 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/eVdktgSy

It is different to experience the faces, voices and emotions of the people behind the dry legal stuff of FIFPro Division Europe, the European Leagues and LALIGA's complaint against FIFA's international match calendar. The health and well-being of footballers is being passionately defended in English, French, Spanish and Italian in the heart of Europe.  Courtesy of Reuters Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/dtCy45jx #ffar #sportsbusiness #footballregulation #sportslaw #footballlaw #football #footballnews #footballagent #footballbusiness #fifa #uefa #conmebol #concacaf #caf #afc #ofc #ffaronline #transparency #knowledge #hub #brussels #belgium #footballplayer #humanrights #legal #competition #competitionlaw #ecj #cjeu #eu #europe #europeanunion #unions #tradeunions #tfeu

🚨New Publication Alert! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce the release of a pivotal article by esteemed experts Robby Houben, Oliver Budzinski and Melchior Wathelet, now featured on the front page of Football Legal! 📰⚽️ Titled "The Transfer System in Football: Diarra and What’s Next," this article delves into the recent and upcoming EU Court of Justice rulings and their profound implications for FIFA's transfer system. The authors also outline a potential alternative to the current FIFA transfer system. This is a must-read for anyone involved in the world of football. Dive into the full article here: www.football-legal.com #FootballLaw #SportsLaw #LegalUpdate #GameChanger

How are football transfers exploited for financial gain? Learn about the urgent need for greater transparency: https://lseg.group/3VZPxYR #Football #FinancialCrime #Transparency

Premier League Shake-Up: Six Top Clubs Forced to Sell Players to Escape FFP Breaches! In an unprecedented turn of events, six Premier League clubs are under the spotlight as they scramble to balance their books and avoid Financial Fair Play (FFP) penalties. This dramatic shift is set to reshape the landscape of English football as we know it. Who’s on the chopping block? Top-tier talents and fan favourites might be on the move as clubs aim to offload star players to comply with FFP regulations. So I've created a brief idiographic to summarise this. The transfer market is about to get a whole lot more interesting... Share your thoughts on this massive shake-up! #PremierLeague #Football #FFP #Transfers #SportsNews #Soccer #FootballCommunity #PlayerTransfers #FFPBreach

Following the CJEU’s ruling on the legality of FIFA’s international player transfer rules, we consider the Court’s findings and the potential impact this decision could have on the football transfers landscape. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGZnbRm7 #SportsLaw #SportingLinks #Linklaters

Recently, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") delivered its judgment in the Lassana Diarra case. The ECJ finds that some aspects of FIFA's transfer rules regarding financial compensation and imposing additional sporting sanctions on both club and player in case of early contract termination without "just cause" are incompatible with the guarantee of freedom of movement and EU competition law. As a result, there is a high likelihood that FIFA will be revising the RSTP. For those interested in writing FIFA Agent Exams in 2025, this is an area that they need to be interested in. #Football #FifaAgent #Sports #Law

This week’s blog will focus on representation contracts, key clauses that should be considered when assessing a representation contract and how representation contracts must comply with the new Football Agent Regulations. Blog: https://lnkd.in/ejtYKpbc Ready to level up your game? Let’s team up! 🚀 #BRSports #SportsLaw #GameChanger⁠ ⁠ 📧 info@brsports.co.uk⁠ ☎️ 07866 985 982⁠