💨 Abstract

The European Union's top court has ruled that FIFA's transfer rules violate EU laws, specifically its principles of free movement. The case, involving former France player Lassana Diarra, highlights that FIFA's regulations on player transfers, which require compensation for premature contract termination, hinder the free movement of professional footballers. The court stated that these rules impede a player's ability to join a new club.

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