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France 24
25 minutes ago
- Business
- France 24
Lassana Diarra seeks 65 mn euros from FIFA and Belgian FA in transfer case
Diarra's challenge to FIFA prompted world football's governing body to amend its transfer rules after a landmark legal ruling last year, but he has been unable to reach a settlement. His lawyer Martin Hissel said the claim was for "compensation for damage caused by FIFA rules" on transfers, which the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled to be contrary to European law last October. "Following a ruling by the CJEU, in the absence of an amicable solution, it is natural to return to the national courts so that they can implement the CJEU ruling," Hissel said in a statement. "That is what we are doing today, on the basis of a very clear ruling by the CJEU, which has settled all the essential legal points. The Belgian courts should deliver their decisions within 12 to 15 months." The CJEU in October found that FIFA rules impede the free movement of players by "imposing considerable legal risks, unforeseeable and potentially very high financial risks as well as major sporting risks on those players and clubs wishing to employ them", thereby disrupting the transfer system. At the request of the Belgian courts, the Luxembourg-based CJEU examined the case brought by Diarra, who 10 years ago had contested the conditions of his departure from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. In August 2014, Lokomotiv Moscow terminated Diarra's contract citing contractual breaches by the player. The Russian side also sought 20 million euros compensation from him. 'Culture of contempt' Diarra refused and requested that Lokomotiv pay him compensation, but the now 40-year-old was eventually ordered to pay his former club 10 million euros by FIFA, a fine that was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Diarra also received a backdated 15-month suspension. As a result, Belgian club Charleroi ultimately decided not to sign the midfielder for fear of having to pay part of these penalties, in accordance with FIFA regulations examined by the CJEU. Following the CJEU's ruling, FIFA announced last December it had adopted an "interim regulatory framework" regarding player transfers. "I waited a few months before restarting the national proceedings in Belgium, thinking that, particularly following the efforts of FIFPRO Europe (the European players' union), FIFA and the Belgian football association would at least have the decency to contact me to propose an amicable settlement of the dispute (this was, in fact, the tone of the messages I received from FIFA)," said Diarra in a statement. "This was not the case. It is their right, but it reflects a persistent culture of contempt for the rule of law and for players, despite the very clear message sent by the CJEU. "To my great regret, we will therefore once again have to go before the judges, as I have no other choice." Capped 34 times by France, Diarra also played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Portsmouth and Real Madrid before ending his career at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.
News18
33 minutes ago
- General
- News18
South Delhi family finds two civet cats inside house
Agency: New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) A south Delhi family were found two Asian Palm Civets inside their house on Monday morning. The animals were picked up from the house and released back into their natural habitat, an NGO working to rescue wild animals said on Monday. A response team from the NGO identified the civets as a mother-child pair. when a family in Greater Kailash-II, South Delhi, found two civets inside their home, they reached out to the Wildlife SOS Delhi helpline, the NGO said in a statement. The team took them to the Wildlife SOS transit facility for observation and care. After being declared healthy by the veterinary team, the civets were released back into their natural habitat, the statement said. Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, said, 'Incidents like this remind us how habitat loss is pushing wild animals closer to human habitation. Our priority is to ensure their safe rescue and release, while also raising awareness about the importance of coexistence with wildlife." He added that Asian Palm Civets are harmless and shy creatures, but urban development has left them with limited options for food and shelter. 'It is crucial that citizens call helplines like ours instead of trying to handle such situations themselves," he said. Asian Palm Civets are nocturnal mammals that play a vital ecological role by controlling insect populations and aiding in seed dispersal. However, with shrinking forest cover and rapid urban expansion, these animals are increasingly straying into human settlements, leading to frequent conflict situations, Wildlife SOS said. PTI NSM NSM SKY SKY view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
News18
34 minutes ago
- Sport
- News18
Babar & Rizwan Told To Follow Kohli's Path And Quit International Cricket If...
Last Updated: Babar and Rizwan on Sunday were ignored by PCB selectors for a place in Pakistan's T20I squad for the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup. Former Pakistani captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Sunday (August 17) were ignored by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors for a place in Men in Green's Asia Cup 2025 squad. The PCB's decision to leave out Babar and Rizwan, who are the top two run-getters for Pakistan in the shortest format of the game, came as a shock for cricket fans around the world. After PCB's decision sent shockwaves around the world, former Pakistani fast bowler Tanveer Ahmed made a bold statement. He suggested Babar and Rizwan to quit international cricket. According to him, Babar and Rizwan should follow the 'Virat Kohli' path and retire from international cricket if 'respect matters". ' Meri Babar Azam aur Rizwan say request hai ager ap log yeh samajhtey hain ap logon ke izzat nahi ha tou retirement ley lo international cricket say humarey samne virat kohli ke examples hain. @babarazam258, @iMRizwanPak izzat apney hath main ha (My request to Babar Azam and Rizwan is that if you feel your respect is not intact, then consider retiring from international cricket. We have examples of Virat Kohli in front of us. Babar and Rizwan, respect is in your hands)," he tweeted. 'They are not match winners.' 'Calling them (Babar and Rizwan) key players would be wrong and unfair. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not Pakistan cricket's key players at the moment. Key players are those who win matches for Pakistan," Hafeez said on his YouTube channel. 'If we look at the past year and a half to two years, the players showing consistent performance are Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz. Why aren't we talking about them? They are the current players winning matches for Pakistan," he added. Hafeez feels Babar and Rizwan need to prove themselves as good players. 'I think Babar and Rizwan need to be concerned about their positions in the team. They need to prove themselves as good players first; key players come later. Both were good in the past, but now they are not delivering results," he remarked. 'Both need to be fully involved in the game; otherwise, results won't come. The same goes for Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi; they are also not giving match-winning performances for Pakistan," he added. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
News18
34 minutes ago
- News18
Gurugram: Government school teacher accused of sexual harassment by 3 students
Agency: Last Updated: Gurugram, Aug 18 (PTI) Three female students of a government school in a village here lodged a complaint against their music teacher, accusing him of sexual harassment, officials said on Monday. The girls, studying in class 9, filed a complaint with the Block Education Officer (BEO), alleging the teacher often called them late into the night, asking them to meet with him, and even threatened to fail them if they did not do as he said. After receiving the complaint, the BEO, Sudesh Raghav, called the school principal and sought a report from the school's internal committee. The parents of the students claimed that the teacher made the calls in a state of inebriation. They added that he is being questioned by the school management, who have launched an investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, a police complaint is yet to be filed in the case, sources stated. PTI COR MPL MPL view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
News18
34 minutes ago
- News18
Blue corner notice issued against drug smuggler Satpreet Satta: Punjab Police
Agency: Chandigarh, Aug 18 (PTI) A blue corner notice has been issued against Canada-based alleged drug smuggler Satpreet Singh Thiara alias Satta, the Punjab Police said on Monday. A blue corner notice, issued by Interpol, is used to gather additional information about a person's identity, location or activities during a criminal investigation. A spokesperson of the Punjab Police said following the request from the Special Investigation Team, the competent authority has issued a notice against Satta, who was allegedly involved in the drug trade, said the spokesperson. Satta was a native of village Banga in Nawanshahr. He was named as a co-accused in the drug case registered against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in 2021, the spokesperson said. The case had been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotics Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act at the Punjab State Crime police station in SAS Nagar. The investigations found that Satta had regularly visited India between 2007 and 2013, when the infamous Bhola drug racket was active in the state of Punjab, said the spokesperson. The accused was linked with the Rs 6,000-crore international drug racket and was connected to various political personalities of that time, said the spokesperson. PTI CHS KSS KSS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
