The European Leagues take note of today’s ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU on the so-called Diarra case (C-650/22 | FIFA).

Today’s decision confirms that FIFA must comply with national laws, European Union laws or national collective bargaining.

The leagues stand for contractual stability in line with EU laws which is safeguarded by national laws and collective bargaining agreements negotiated and agreed by professional leagues and players’ unions at domestic level.

In this context, considering this ruling will have a major impact on the future of the football labour market, the inclusion of leagues and players’ unions representatives in the international governance of football is now becoming legally essential considering the collective role they play in the social dialogue at national level.

Back to All News