French Lasana Diarra filed a lawsuit against the International Football Association “FIFA” and the Belgian Federation, calling for a huge financial compensation after a European decision that considered the transfer regulations in violation of the laws of the European Union, which opened the door to an issue that may take more than a year in the corridors of the courts.
What is the reason for Diyara resorting to the judiciary?
The origin of the crisis dates back to 2014 when Lokomotiv Moscow broke out Diyara’s contract due to financial differences, which prompted “FIFA” to punish him by fining 10.5 million euros and denying him to play for 15 months. This punishment directly affected the player’s march, as his shares retreated with European clubs, forcing him to search for legal solutions to his fairness.
What did the European Court say about the FIFA regulations?
In October 2024, the European Court of Justice considered that the FIFA regulations for contracting contracts hinder the freedom of movement between clubs and limits competition in the players ’market inside the continent. This ruling opened the door to Diarra to present his new lawsuit, considering that the damage to him was not only financial, but also extended his entire football future.
Diara’s lawyer statements .. What is the most prominent of what came in it?
Lawyer Martin Hessel confirmed that the Belgian courts will consider the case during a period ranging between 12 and 15 months, stressing that “the European rule was clear and resolve all basic legal issues.” He explained that his client adheres to obtaining his right after years of conflict with the laws that brought him up and kept him away from the stadiums.
Why Diara confirms that the issue is a matter of principle?
Although the lawsuit includes a request for compensation of 65 million euros, Diyara stressed that “the case for him is a matter of principle before it is financial compensation,” explaining that he resorted to the judiciary after all the friendly attempts of the settlement failed. The player who retired from football in 2019 after a prominent march with major clubs such as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Paris Saint -Germain, believes that his fairness now is an affirmation of the right of players to freedom of choice and movement without restrictions.
What are the expected repercussions on European football?
The case is a candidate to be a influential precedent in the world of football if he ruled in favor of Diarra, as football federations and bodies may be forced to reformulate their regulations in line with European laws, which may open the door for similar lawsuits from players who have been subjected to similar circumstances.
