RFC Seraing case moves forward with publication of Advocate General's opinion

RFC Seraing case moves forward with publication of Advocate General's opinion

The case centers around FIFA's prohibition of third-party ownership (TPO) of players’ economic rights, which RFC Seraing and Doyen Sports argue breaches EU law. Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s stance, which was later confirmed by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. On 16 January 2025, Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta delivered her opinion in the  case of Royal Football Club Seraing versus FIFA, UEFA, and the Royal Belgian Football Association at the European Court of Justice (CJEU). The AG proposed that awards by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) should be subject to full judicial review by national courts to ensure their compliance with EU law. The AG’s opinion, while influential, is non-binding. The CJEU judges will now deliberate before issuing their judgment, likely impacting the second half of 2025.

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