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Lassana Diarra Seeks 65 Mn Euros From FIFA And Belgian FA In Transfer Case

Lassana Diarra is pursuing FIFA and the Belgian football association for 65 million euros in compensation (Credit: AFP)

Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.

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.

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