French court dismisses Cardiff's lawsuit over Emiliano Sala's death
A French court rejected Cardiff City's claim for damages from Nantes following the death of Emiliano Sala in a plane crash.Summary
The Nantes Commercial Court dismissed Cardiff City’s lawsuit seeking €122.2 million in damages from FC Nantes related to the death of Emiliano Sala. Cardiff argued that the loss of Sala, who died in a plane crash in January 2019 while traveling to join the team, contributed to their relegation and subsequent financial losses, estimating the impact based on potential points and goals. The club also sought to hold Nantes responsible for the involvement of intermediary Willie McKay, who arranged the ill-fated private flight. However, the court rejected both claims. This decision follows previous rulings by FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which sided with Nantes and affirmed their right to the €17 million transfer fee. Cardiff has already paid approximately half of this amount.
(Source：De Último Minuto)