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EU legal advisor says some FIFA player transfer rules may breach EU law

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BRUSSELS (AP) — FIFA rules on transfers can conflict with European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement because they limit possibilities for players to change clubs, and for clubs to hire, a senior EU legal adviser said on Tuesday. Advocate General Maciej Szpunar gave his opinion after French soccer player Lassana Diarra legally challenged FIFA rules. The Diarra case went through FIFA judicial bodies before the 2016…

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Fifa transfer rules may breach EU regulations, says adviser

Some of Fifa's rules on player transfers may breach European Union regulations, an adviser to Europe's top court says.

21 days ago·United Kingdom

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EU legal advisor says some FIFA player transfer rules may breach EU law

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Some FIFA rules on player transfers may be illegal, EU adviser says

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FIFA transfer rules may be illegal, says EU adviser

Some of world soccer governing body FIFA's rules on player transfers may breach EU rules as they hamper players seeking to move to another team and clubs looking to hire players, an adviser to Europe's top court said.

21 days ago·Ireland

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