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CAS Rejects Sporting's €30M Claim Against Inter Milan

5/3/2025

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In a decisive victory for Inter Milan, the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Sporting's €30 million claim over João Mário's transfer to Benfica. Sporting contended that Inter violated a contract clause by allowing Mário to join a rival Portuguese team. FIFA had already backed Inter, solidifying their stance as Sporting's appeal fell flat.

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In a decisive victory for Inter Milan, the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Sporting's €30 million claim over João Mário's transfer to Benfica. Sporting contended that Inter violated a contract clause by allowing Mário to join a rival Portuguese team. FIFA had already backed Inter, solidifying their stance as Sporting's appeal fell flat.