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FIFA Under Fire: New Legal Battle Could Reshape Global Transfer Rules
Over 100,000 players seek compensation after landmark European court rulingFIFA Under Fire: New Legal Battle Could Reshape Global Transfer RulesThe FIFA transfer system's under intense scrutiny after
FIFA facing class-action lawsuit from Justice for Players group over transfer rules
The Amsterdam-based Justice for Players (JfP) is the first group to attempt legal action against world football’s governing body.
Dutch foundation launches class action lawsuit against FIFA over transfer rules after Diarra ruling
A Dutch group seeking compensation on behalf of soccer players who might have lost income due to transfer regulations has filed a class action lawsuit against the sport's governing body FIFA and five other football associations.
FIFA faces class action over player transfer regulations
A Dutch soccer players' group is preparing a "potentially billion-dollar" Europe-wide class action claim against FIFA and other associations, seeking compensation over alleged loss of income due to restrictive transfer rules,
Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after midfielder ruling
The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws. View on euronews
Class Action Against FIFA and EU Football Associations on Behalf of Football Players Launched Today by "Justice for Players", a Dutch Foundation
The Justice for Players Foundation ("JfP") is launching a class action in the Netherlands against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and several national football associations on behalf of professional football players,
Visit Seattle gears up for 2026 FIFA World Cup
We are 10 months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as businesses and hotels in Seattle gear up for the soccer fans expected ...
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino Hints Lionel Messi Will Play for Argentina in 2026 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared to suggest that Lionel Messi will take part in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina, ...
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Stuart Pearce gives his reasons why England will NOT win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stuart Pearce believes the challenges of a North American World Cup may be too much for England next year. The United States ...
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CID neighborhood liaison works to connect with small businesses ahead of FIFA World Cup
Next year, throngs of soccer fans will pour through the streets of Seattle, intent upon attending the FIFA World Cup games at ...
Short-term rental operators seek clarity on Dallas rules ahead of FIFA World Cup
Vacation rental owners urge Dallas leaders to provide clear rules as legal fight over STR ban continues ahead of the 2026 ...
FIFA president condemns Leagues Cup death threats made against referee
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns death threats made against referee Katia Itzel Garcia after she officiated a Leagues ...
Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa
Diarra's lawyers contested the Fifa rule which makes a club wishing to sign a player jointly liable for compensation to a ...
KC 2026 looking to recruit teachers, college students to volunteer for the FIFA World Cup next summer
KC 2026 explains teachers would make great volunteers because they have summers off, they're calm under pressure, and their ...
India's road to FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualification: What Blue Tigresses need to do? All you need to know
In its 10th edition, the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil with 32 teams across all confederations set to ...