Some Fifa rules on transfers found to be 'contrary to EU law'

Football: some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Picture: PA

Fifa has been told that some of its rules on international transfers are contrary to EU law - as they "hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs."

A case was taken against the organisation after a contract dispute between Lassana Diarra, who had his transfer from Lokomotiv Moscow to Belgian side Charleroi blocked.