In a significant ruling on 13 March 2024, the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf upheld a temporary injunction against FIFA's Football Agents Regulations (FFAR), specifically targeting the cap on player agents' fees. The Court's decision reinforces the application of German and EU competition laws, highlighting the conflict between FIFA's regulatory ambitions and the principles of fair market competition within the sports industry.
On 13 March 2024, the 1st Cartel Senate of the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, led by Presiding Judge at the Higher Regional Court Breiler, made a significant ruling in the expedited proceeding concerning the legality of FIFA's regulations on working with...
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