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# transfer rules

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Chelsea appeal Fifa's two-window transfer ban and could still make summer signings

World football’s governing body confirmed ‘any decision on the sanction remaining in place during the appeal process’ is still to be taken.

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Mar 5th 2019, 3:53 PM

Almost 23 years after Bosman rule, Belgian court to hear appeal on third-party ownership

Fifa has banned third-party ownership of players, but a Belgian club has received backing to challenge the rule.

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May 23rd 2018, 1:41 PM