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Top EU Court Finds Against FIFA In Key Transfer Market Ruling

Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra (Credit: AFP)

The EU's top court said on Friday some international football rules regulating player transfers are contrary to the bloc's laws, in a landmark decision that could shake up the system.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) was called on to decide a long-running dispute between former French footballer Lassana Diarra and FIFA, over what happens when players unilaterally terminate their contract.

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