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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Lassana Diarra settles with Fifa and Belgian FA after landmark transfer case

Lassana Diarra takes the ball away from Lionel Messi
During a fine playing career, Lassana Diarra played for Real Madrid for three years. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

Lassana Diarra has reached a settlement with Fifa and the Belgian Football Association over claims for compensation after his landmark transfer case.

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and France midfielder had initially demanded €65m from the two bodies, arguing the sum covered damages incurred after he had his contract cancelled by Lokomotiv Moscow, and was subsequently denied a transfer to Charleroi in Belgium in 2014.

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