Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra is seeking €65 million ($76 million) in damages from FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, his lawyer announced on Monday, in a long-running legal dispute over football’s transfer rules. The 39-year-old’s case against FIFA led to a landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) last October, which found parts of the governing body’s transfer regulations to be in breach of EU law. Despite that decision, Diarra says no settlement has been reached.&nbsp;His lawyer, Martin Hissel, said the claim represents “compensation for damage caused by FIFA rules” on transfers. “Following a ruling by the CJEU, in the absence of an amicable solution, it is natural to return to the national courts so that they can implement the CJEU ruling,” Hissel said. He added that Belgian courts are expected to issue their decision within 12 to 15 months.&nbsp;The CJEU determined that FIFA’s regulations restrict the free movement of players by creating “considerable legal risks, unforeseeable and potentially very high financial risks as well as major sporting risks” for footballers and clubs, thereby distorting the transfer market.&nbsp;The case dates back to Diarra’s 2014 exit from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. The midfielder’s contract was terminated on grounds of alleged breaches, with the club demanding €20 million in compensation. Diarra disputed the claim and sought damages himself, but FIFA eventually ordered him to pay Lokomotiv €10 million, a ruling later upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He was also handed a backdated 15-month suspension.&nbsp;As a result, Belgian club Charleroi pulled out of signing Diarra, fearing liability for the penalties under FIFA’s rules—a decision that became central to his legal challenge.&nbsp;Following the CJEU’s ruling, FIFA introduced an “interim regulatory framework” for transfers last December. But Diarra said he was disappointed that no settlement talks had been initiated. “I waited a few months before restarting the national proceedings in Belgium, thinking that, particularly following the efforts of FIFPRO Europe, FIFA and the Belgian football association would at least have the decency to contact me to propose an amicable settlement,” Diarra said in a statement.&nbsp;“This was not the case. It is their right, but it reflects a persistent culture of contempt for the rule of law and for players, despite the very clear message sent by the CJEU. To my great regret, we will therefore once again have to go before the judges, as I have no other choice.” Capped 34 times by France, Diarra enjoyed spells at Chelsea, Arsenal, Portsmouth, and Real Madrid before retiring at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.

Ex-Real Madrid footballer Lassana Diarra seeks $76M in damages from FIFA for past transfer rules

Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra is seeking €65 million ($76 million) in damages from FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, his lawyer announced on Monday, in a long-running legal dispute over football’s transfer rules. The 39-year-old’s case against FIFA led to a landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) last October, which found parts of the governing body’s transfer regulations to be in breach of EU law. Despite that decision, Diarra says no settlement has been reached. His lawyer, Martin Hissel, said the claim represents “compensation for damage caused by FIFA rules” on transfers. “Following a ruling by the CJEU, in the absence of an amicable solution, it is natural to return to the national courts so that they can implement the CJEU ruling,” Hissel said. He added that Belgian courts are expected to issue their decision within 12 to 15 months. The CJEU determined that FIFA’s regulations restrict the free movement of players by creating “considerable legal risks, unforeseeable and potentially very high financial risks as well as major sporting risks” for footballers and clubs, thereby distorting the transfer market. The case dates back to Diarra’s 2014 exit from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. The midfielder’s contract was terminated on grounds of alleged breaches, with the club demanding €20 million in compensation. Diarra disputed the claim and sought damages himself, but FIFA eventually ordered him to pay Lokomotiv €10 million, a ruling later upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He was also handed a backdated 15-month suspension. As a result, Belgian club Charleroi pulled out of signing Diarra, fearing liability for the penalties under FIFA’s rules—a decision that became central to his legal challenge. Following the CJEU’s ruling, FIFA introduced an “interim regulatory framework” for transfers last December. But Diarra said he was disappointed that no settlement talks had been initiated. “I waited a few months before restarting the national proceedings in Belgium, thinking that, particularly following the efforts of FIFPRO Europe, FIFA and the Belgian football association would at least have the decency to contact me to propose an amicable settlement,” Diarra said in a statement. “This was not the case. It is their right, but it reflects a persistent culture of contempt for the rule of law and for players, despite the very clear message sent by the CJEU. To my great regret, we will therefore once again have to go before the judges, as I have no other choice.” Capped 34 times by France, Diarra enjoyed spells at Chelsea, Arsenal, Portsmouth, and Real Madrid before retiring at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.

The case dates back to Diarra’s 2014 exit from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. The midfielder’s contract was terminated on grounds of alleged breaches, with the club demanding €20 million in compensation

A person suffering from Lassa fever died in Britain, UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

UKHSA said there were three cases identified in the UK which were linked to travel to West Africa. Reports say it is the first case of the disease reported in the UK for over a decade.

The patient died in UK's Luton and Dunstable hospital.

What is Lassa fever?

According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus. The virus belongs to arenavirus family of viruses.

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The UN health body says humans get infected with the Lassa virus through exposure to food items contaminated with urine or faeces of infected Mastomys rats.&nbsp;

Where is it found?

Lassa fever is known to be largely found in Africa. It is mainly found in Togo, Nigeria, &nbsp;Mali, Sierra Leone Benin, Ghana and Guinea.

How do humans get infected?

According to the UN, person-to-person infection including laboratory transmission can infect a person especially in areas where there is a lack of adequate infection prevention measures. Quick diagnosis is essential to combat the fewer in the early stages.

What is the death rate among humans?

The case fatality among humans is reportedly at 1 per cent. However, the UN body says those infected with severe cases of Lassa fever the fatality rate could be around 15 per cent.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms occur gradually with fever, weakness and after a few days, a person suffers from headache, sore throat, chest pain and muscle pain. A person may also vomit and suffer from cough, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

In severe cases, a patient suffers from bleeding from the mouth, low blood pressure, fluid in the lung with shock, tremor and disorientation witnessed&nbsp;in the later stages of the disease.

WHO says Lassa fever is difficult to distinguish from Ebola, malaria, shigellosis, typhoid fever and yellow fever.

Is there a vaccine for Lassa fever?

Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for the disease although several are in development stages. Antiviral drug ribavirin has been used in several countries as a therapeutic agent. However, the WHO has cautioned that there is no evidence to suggest that ribavirin can treat Lassa fever.

How can&nbsp;Lassa fever&nbsp;be prevented?

Good community health guidelines should be followed to discourage rodents from entering the house with effective measures to be undertaken for rodent-proof containers and disposing of garbage far away from the home.

(With inputs from Agencies)

A person suffering from Lassa fever died in Britain, UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. UKHSA said there were three cases identified in the UK which were linked to travel to West Africa.

A person suffering from Lassa fever died in Britain, UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. UKHSA said there were three cases identified in the UK which were linked to travel to West Africa. Reports say it is the first case of the disease reported in the UK for over a decade. The patient died in UK's Luton and Dunstable hospital. What is Lassa fever? According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus. The virus belongs to arenavirus family of viruses. Also Read: Child in Los Angeles detected with 'flurona'; what are the symptoms? The UN health body says humans get infected with the Lassa virus through exposure to food items contaminated with urine or faeces of infected Mastomys rats. Where is it found? Lassa fever is known to be largely found in Africa. It is mainly found in Togo, Nigeria, Mali, Sierra Leone Benin, Ghana and Guinea. How do humans get infected? According to the UN, person-to-person infection including laboratory transmission can infect a person especially in areas where there is a lack of adequate infection prevention measures. Quick diagnosis is essential to combat the fewer in the early stages. What is the death rate among humans? The case fatality among humans is reportedly at 1 per cent. However, the UN body says those infected with severe cases of Lassa fever the fatality rate could be around 15 per cent. What are the symptoms? The symptoms occur gradually with fever, weakness and after a few days, a person suffers from headache, sore throat, chest pain and muscle pain. A person may also vomit and suffer from cough, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. In severe cases, a patient suffers from bleeding from the mouth, low blood pressure, fluid in the lung with shock, tremor and disorientation witnessed in the later stages of the disease. WHO says Lassa fever is difficult to distinguish from Ebola, malaria, shigellosis, typhoid fever and yellow fever. Is there a vaccine for Lassa fever? Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for the disease although several are in development stages. Antiviral drug ribavirin has been used in several countries as a therapeutic agent. However, the WHO has cautioned that there is no evidence to suggest that ribavirin can treat Lassa fever. How can Lassa fever be prevented? Good community health guidelines should be followed to discourage rodents from entering the house with effective measures to be undertaken for rodent-proof containers and disposing of garbage far away from the home. (With inputs from Agencies)

Explainer: Patient dies due to Lassa fever in UK: What are the symptoms & how can it be prevented?

Former France international Lassana Diarra has said he is "hanging up his boots" after his contract with Paris St Germain was terminated by mutual consent on Thursday.

Diarra, who also played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, joined the Ligue 1 side on an 18-month deal in January 2018 and played 13 games in all competitions last season as PSG clinched a domestic treble.

The 33-year-old made only three league appearances this season under German boss Thomas Tuchel and said on Instagram it was time to "hang up his boots".

"For football, I gave a lot. Thanks to football, I received a lot. I did not do everything perfectly but I did it with heart, passion and kindness," Diarra added.

"Thank you to all those who have encouraged me throughout my sporting career. I turn the page but I forget nothing. I will continue to work with enthusiasm, determination and sincerity in my new projects."

Diarra, who played 34 times for France, joined Chelsea from Le Havre in 2005 and won the Premier League title with them before moving to London rivals Arsenal two years later.

He lasted only five months with the Gunners, however, and moved to Portsmouth, where he won the FA Cup in 2008.

Diarra switched to Real Madrid in 2009, where he won the league and cup, and also had spells in Russia and the United Arab Emirates.

Former France international Lassana Diarra has said he is "hanging up his boots" after his contract with Paris St Germain was terminated by mutual consent on Thursday.

Former France international Lassana Diarra has said he is "hanging up his boots" after his contract with Paris St Germain was terminated by mutual consent on Thursday. Diarra, who also played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, joined the Ligue 1 side on an 18-month deal in January 2018 and played 13 games in all competitions last season as PSG clinched a domestic treble. The 33-year-old made only three league appearances this season under German boss Thomas Tuchel and said on Instagram it was time to "hang up his boots". "For football, I gave a lot. Thanks to football, I received a lot. I did not do everything perfectly but I did it with heart, passion and kindness," Diarra added. "Thank you to all those who have encouraged me throughout my sporting career. I turn the page but I forget nothing. I will continue to work with enthusiasm, determination and sincerity in my new projects." Diarra, who played 34 times for France, joined Chelsea from Le Havre in 2005 and won the Premier League title with them before moving to London rivals Arsenal two years later. He lasted only five months with the Gunners, however, and moved to Portsmouth, where he won the FA Cup in 2008. Diarra switched to Real Madrid in 2009, where he won the league and cup, and also had spells in Russia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Ex-Real Madrid footballer Lassana Diarra seeks $76M in damages from FIFA for past transfer rules

Explainer: Patient dies due to Lassa fever in UK: What are the symptoms & how can it be prevented?

France's Lassana Diarra hangs up his boots