After failed negotiations of the settlement with FIFA, Lassana Diarra strives for his legitimate compensation for the Belgian courts for compensation as a result of the illegal transfer rules of FIFA, with full support from FIFPRO, FIFPRO Europe and French Player Union UNFP.
After the Historical Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling on 4 October 2024, Lassana Diarra returned to the Belgian courts to claim a full compensation for career damage caused by the illegal transfer regulations of FIFA.
CJEU statement confirms violations
The CJEU ruled that some FIFA transfer rules violate the EU principles of free movement of employees and competition law. The court strengthened the concept of freedom of movement and acknowledged that the transfer system prevented the players from exercising their rights to terminate employment contracts without just cause, even if that right was in principle recognized in the regulations.
FIFPRO understands that this confirms that players who have been subject to these rules since 2001 have undergone damage during their career.
Damage assessment and compensation claim
An independent economic analysis has confirmed substantial damage by Lassana Diarra during his career as a result of the restrictive transfer instructions of FIFA. Based on this expert assessment, Lassana Diarra is looking for a full compensation for FIFA and the Belgian football club, with interest that continues to pay for payment.
Consult here for detailed information about the compensation claim the individual media release issued by Lassana Diarra.
New legal proceedings
These procedures, together with those who are held in the Mons Court of Appeal, represent the continuation of the Lassana Diarra case originally submitted in 2015. The decision to pursue a lawsuit followed unsuccessful attempts for friendly settlement, whereby FIFA refused to resolve the legitimate question for its player question Career losses.
FIFPRO, FIFPRO Europe and UNFP continue to offer full support to ensure that Lassana Diarra receives the compensation that is guaranteed under the applicable legislation in Belgium and the EU.