Over 100,000 footballers in Europe are part of a class action lawsuit launched by Justice for Players against Fifa and several national football associations. The lawsuit claims that Fifa regulations on transfers, deemed unlawful by the European Court of Justice, have resulted in significant income loss for players since 2002, with potential damages estimated in the billions. This litigation may transform transfer rules and player mobility, marking a pivotal moment akin to the landmark Bosman ruling.
The class action lawsuit against Fifa, launched by Justice for Players, claims that 100,000 footballers have lost income due to 'unlawful' Fifa regulations.
Damages from the case could amount to several billion pounds, a result stemming from a previous European court ruling against Fifa's transfer rules.
Udo Onwere states that this class action could rewrite player mobility rules and lead to a balanced approach between contractual stability and player autonomy.
The case has been likened to the 1995 Bosman ruling, which significantly transformed the football landscape regarding player transfers and rights.
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