Fifa cheered by ECJ backing in agent fees row – but ‘far from unilateral win’ May 15, 2025 Fifa has welcomed the qualified backing of its plan to cap football agents’ fees from a top judge at the European Court of Justice following legal challenges. The opinion issued by AG Nicholas Emiliou is not binding but offers an indication of the verdict that the ECJ may ultimately reach in a case with profound [...]
FIfa admits it will have to rewrite football’s transfer rules October 14, 2024 The European Court of Justice ruled this month that Fifa’s existing regulations do not comply with EU law.
What impact will ECJ ‘Bosman Mark II’ Diarra ruling have on private equity? October 14, 2024 The so-called “Bosman Mark II” Diarra ECJ ruling will have an impact on football but fortune will favour the flexible when it comes to private equity. Described by many as “Bosman Mark II,” the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling in the Lassana Diarra case has captured the attention of the European footballing community, [...]
The new Bosman? Why the Diarra ruling could change football forever October 3, 2024 The biggest changes to the football transfer market since the Bosman ruling could be unleashed on Friday at the European Court of Justice, potentially making it easier for players to walk away from their contracts at will. That is when the ECJ is due to deliver its verdict in a long-running dispute between world governing [...]
Ireland must recover £11bn in taxes from Apple, EU court rules September 10, 2024 Ireland is required to recover more than 13bn euros (£11bn) in back taxes from Apple, following a decision of Europe’s top court. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) decision restores a 2016 European Commission ruling that Ireland gave undue tax benefits to Apple, which would be illegal under EU state aid rules. Ireland and Apple, [...]