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Cardiff City Demands £100M from Nantes Over Sala Tragedy

12/8/2025

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Cardiff City will present its case against French club Nantes in a French court regarding the death of Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash in January 2019.
The Welsh club seeks over £100 million in damages, alleging Nantes is responsible for the flight organized by a banned agent.
The hearing will start with a summary from the judge, followed by arguments from both legal teams, with a verdict expected in spring 2026.
At the time of Sala's death, Cardiff City was in the Premier League but is currently in League One.

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Cardiff City will present its case against French club Nantes in a French court regarding the death of Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash in January 2019.
The Welsh club seeks over £100 million in damages, alleging Nantes is responsible for the flight organized by a banned agent.
The hearing will start with a summary from the judge, followed by arguments from both legal teams, with a verdict expected in spring 2026.
At the time of Sala's death, Cardiff City was in the Premier League but is currently in League One.