Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa

Former Fulham midfielder turned lawyer Udo Onwere assesses the significance of a compensation claim against Fifa by current and former professional footballers over transfer rules. The Dutch foundation Justice for Players (JFP) has initiated a class action lawsuit against Fifa and several European football associations, arguing that around 100,000 footballers may have lost income due to "unlawful" regulations. The case follows a ruling last year by the European Court of Justice favoring former player Lassana Diarra, with potential implications for player mobility and contractual regulations in the football industry.