Fifa's transfer rules breach EU law

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Lassana Diarra: Fifa transfer rules break EU law - top court rules

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Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra won a long-running legal battle with Fifa .

The European Court of Justice found in favour of the former player.

The court ruled that the world governing body's current system contravenes EU laws regarding freedom of movement of players and competition between clubs.

Fifa 's rules will have to be revised to remain valid in the EU .

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