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Daily Mail
8 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
FIFA hit by 'major class-action lawsuit' by players' group who are seeking BILLIONS in compensation over transfer rules after EU law breach last year
A group of current and former footballers are reportedly set to take legal action against FIFA over the world football governing body's current transfer rules. The Justice for Players group (JfP) is believed to have launched a class-action lawsuit, seeking billions in compensation for individuals who have played in the United Kingdom or the European Union and have potentially missed out on earnings due to the current transfer regulations in place. The Dutch-based group's lawsuit is also against the football associations within France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands. They are said to have until September to respond. JfP have claimed that up to 100,000 footballers from the men's and the women's game are involved in the case, which is being heard in the Dutch district court of Midden Nederland due to laws within the country being propitious to the size of the class action. The FA in England are not said to be involved in the lawsuit, but they are believed to have been sent a copy of the letter. The suit has the potential to lead to radical change in the sport, and could lead to players having the ability to terminate their own contracts. JfP's claim follows the European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling that some of FIFA's rules on player transfers are illegal in accordance with European Union legislation, during the Lassana Diarra case back in October 2024. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid star was involved in a decade-long legal battle with the governing body, after he was ordered to pay 10.5 million euros (£8.8million) for a breach of contract with former side Lokomotiv Moscow in 2014. FIFA also suspended Diarra for 15 months, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholding their claims, which in turn blocked a move to Belgian club Charleroi. This led to a countersuit from the former French international. Diarra won the case with the CJEU, with the EU's highest court claiming the transfer rules in place, which pertain to the freedom of movement between football clubs across borders, are contrary to European Union law on competition and freedom of movement. The JfP, which has Franco Baldini, who was England assistant manager under Fabio Capello, on its board, are being advised by Diarra's lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont. Baldini said: 'As a former professional footballer, agent and someone who has worked in football in various managerial capacities, I have had first-hand experience of how much control and power FIFA has over the players. 'So I am very proud to be part of Justice For Players and to be part of something that could help change the existing system and make football more inclusive and more sustainable.' Belgian lawyer Dupont is famous for the landmark Jean-Marc Bosman case, which changed regulations in 1995, allowing players in the EU to move clubs for free upon the expiration of their contract.'
Reuters
10 minutes ago
- Reuters
Bengaluru FC stops salaries with India's top league ISL in limbo
BENGALURU, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have stopped paying the salaries of its first team's players and staff amid growing uncertainty over future of the top-flight league. In a statement on Monday, the 2018-19 ISL champions said they had taken the decision "in view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season." "Running and sustaining a football club in India has always been an uphill climb, one that we have put everything aside and made, season after season," Bengaluru added. "However, the lack of clarity on the League's future leaves us with no choice but to take this step." The ISL was put on hold after contract renewal talks between the country's football federation (AIFF) and their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stalled. Talks to renew the 2010 agreement came to a halt after India's Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew the deal with FSDL until it had issued an order over a separate case to implement a new constitution for the federation. "The future and well-being of our players, staff and their families is of utmost importance to us, and we are in touch with them as we wait for a resolution ... We urge the AIFF and FSDL to end this impasse swiftly," Bengaluru said in its statement. The AIFF and the ISL did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. According to reports in Indian media, eight ISL clubs will meet the AIFF this week to discuss the league's future. Bengaluru, which employs India's all-time leading goalscorer Sunil Chhetri, said its youth teams would not be affected by the salary suspension.
The Sun
10 minutes ago
- The Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle launch HUGE Sesko bid as Toon revive Guehi interest, Isak to Liverpool latest
Sesko deal takes twist Man Utd's tussle with Newcastle over Benjamin Sesko has welcomed a new twist. The Red Devils and the Magpies have been hot on the heels of the Slovenian striker, 22, in recent weeks. And now, according to German outlet Bild, Sesko has told both clubs that he is only opening to joining them. Sesko informed his agent that he will choose between either Man Utd or Newcastle if he were to leave RB Leipzig this summer. The chat allegedly took place during a meeting on Sunday after Sesko was left out of Leipzig's squad for their friendly against Atalanta. Newcastle made their first move on Saturday with a club-record offer worth £69.8million including add-ons. But that was knocked back by Leipzig who are now demanding £70million guaranteed. The total package is expected to exceed £70million when the clubs include add-ons.
