Diarra ruling threatens global transfer upheaval

(Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)
(Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Key elements of Fifa's global transfer system are "contrary to European law" according to a ruling today (Friday) from the European Union's Court of Justice (ECJ) in a case brought by former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Lokomotiv Moscow player Lassana Diarra.

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