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The Times of India
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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

European Union court rules FIFA transfer rules violate free movement laws

An European Union (EU) court has ruled that some FIFA regulations on player transfers clash with continent's laws, potentially shaking up the system.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) stated that certain FIFA rules restricting a footballer’s ability to seek new employment after unilaterally ending a contract hinder the EU's principles of free movement and competition among clubs.

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