Fifa facing multibillion-pound compensation claim from former players
16d ago
Sports
Guardian Football

FIFA is facing a multibillion-pound compensation claim from a group of approximately 100,000 former players. The claim stems from a European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling last year that found FIFA's transfer regulations to be unlawful. The Justice for Players foundation, a Dutch organization, is leading the class action lawsuit. The suit targets FIFA and the football associations of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. The foundation's board includes former England assistant manager Franco Baldini. The exact amount sought in compensation has not been disclosed, but is expected to be substantial, given the number of players involved.