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FIFA, Diarra Settle; 10 Million Euro Fine Imposed

6/8/2026

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  • France midfielder Lassana Diarra and FIFA reached a settlement that ends all legal proceedings between them.
  • Diarra had sought 65 million euros in damages after the CJEU ruling in October.
  • FIFA fined Diarra 10 million euros for leaving Lokomotiv Moscow one year into a four-year contract in 2014.
  • About 20 European player unions have pledged support for a Europe-wide class action against FIFA.