Advocate General Szpunar finds FIFA rules on transfer of players contrary to Articles 101 and 45 TFEU

On April 30, 2024, Advocate General Szpunar delivered his opinion recommending the Court of Justice to respond to the Court of Appeal of Mons (Belgium) that rules of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) restricting the transfer of players among football clubs are contrary to Article 101 and Article 45 TFEU.

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