Players vs. FIFA: The Battle for Fair Wages on the Soccer Field
A Dutch group has filed a class action lawsuit against FIFA and five football associations, seeking compensation for soccer players allegedly affected by restrictive transfer regulations. The legal move follows an EU ruling that some of FIFA's rules don't comply with the bloc's competition and labor mobility laws.
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A Dutch organization representing soccer players has launched a class action lawsuit against FIFA and five national football associations. The Justice for Players foundation seeks compensation for players who might have lost earnings due to transfer regulations.
The foundation references a recent EU Court ruling, which criticized some FIFA player transfer rules as non-compliant with competition and freedom of movement laws. Players who have competed in the EU or the UK since 2002 can join the case.
The foundation estimates around 100,000 players might be impacted. Economists say affected players earned 8% less due to these rules. The case promises significant shifts in soccer's economic landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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