In an important decision, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently ruled in favor of Yves Diba, a former international footballer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a pivotal moment in the recognition of players' rights against the inaction of national football bodies. It is important to note, however, that as of the current date, this ruling has not been published.
Background
In October 2021, Yves Diba initiated proceedings against the Football Federation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FECOFA) following a contractual dispute with AS Vita, a top-tier club in DR Congo. As per FECOFA's statutes, the player was...
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