FIFA rules, which govern how some football transfers work, flout the European Union’s laws, the European Court of Justice has ruled.
Lassana Diarra Wins Legal Battle With FIFA Over Their Transfer Rules
A long-running legal tussle involving former French footballer Lassana Diarra and Fifa has ended with the foremost European court ruling in favor of the 39-year-old.
Diarra’s legal team successfully argued that FIFA’s current system breaks EU laws as it relates to the freedom of movement of players and competition between teams.
The European Court of Justice judgment expressed that by refusing to hand Lassana Diarra an international transfer certificate for a proposed move to the Belgian club Royal Charleroi in 2015, Fifa showed that its rules “impede the free movement of professional footballers wishing to develop their activity by going to work for a new club.”
The fascinating judgment also read “that the rules have as their object the restriction, and even prevention, of cross-border competition.”
Based on the ruling, the European Court of Justice has stressed that the governing body of football should not be able to use the international transfer certificate system to hamper players from moving and working where they decide.
This indicates that a section of FIFA’s current transfer rules will have to be amended to remain legal in the EU.
This is the first of its kind in history, and Lassana Diarra will be lauded for his boldness for years to come.
Who Is Lassana Diarra?
Lassana “Lass” Diarra is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
His Personal Information?
Lassana Diarra was born on March 10, 1985, in Paris, France, to Malian parents.
Diarra is a practicing Muslim. On November 13, 2015, his cousin Asta Diakité was killed during a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris.
At the time, Lassana Diarra was playing for France in an international friendly against Germany at the Stade de France, just north of Paris in Saint-Denis.
The 39-year-old grew up supporting French giants Olympique Marseille.
Lassana Diarra’s Net Worth?
Lassana Diarra’s net worth is €45 million – €55 million.
Clubs He Played For In His Career?
Diarra played for several clubs in his career, including Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid, Olympique Marseille, Portsmouth, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
Lassana Diarra’s Achievements?
He won several trophies in his career, including; 1 Premier League title, 2 Ligue 1, 1 La Liga, 1 Copa del Rey, and Coupe de France.
Diarra’s Career Stats?
Lassana Diarra made 336 club career appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Diarra made 34 appearances for France, scoring no goal and providing 1 assist.
Which Position Did He Play In His Career?
Lassana functioned in the defensive midfield unit, but he can also be deployed at the right-back and central midfield position.
Lassana Diarra’s Style Of Play?
Despite being an aggressive, hard-tackling, and hard-working player, Diarra had unusually good ball control for a defensive midfielder and was praised for his physical strength in defense, as well as his composure and strong mentality.
Lassana Diarra was also lauded for his versatility and his unreal contributions to his teams either defensively or offensively.
