Former France international Lassana Diarra is claiming €65 million ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football federation following a landmark legal victory over transfer rules.
The European Court of Justice ruled in October 2024 that FIFA’s transfer rules regarding financial compensation and sporting sanctions for early contract termination are incompatible with EU law.
After unsuccessful settlement negotiations with FIFA, Diarra is pursuing compensation in Belgian courts with support from FIFPRO over his decade-long dispute stemming from issues with former club Lokomotiv.
