The ruling that unlocked football’s mega-money era
The 1995 Bosman Ruling by the European Court of Justice enabled soccer players in Europe to move freely between clubs upon contract expiry, fundamentally altering the sport's power dynamics. While Jean-Marc Bosman, the player behind the ruling, faced personal hardship, his legal victory fueled the mega-money era of football, increasing player mobility and exacerbating financial inequalities between clubs. This ruling has had lasting global impacts, influencing player transfers and the commercialisation of the sport.
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