Irish footballers encouraged to sign up for landmark class-action case against Fifa as PFA Ireland back legal fightLawyer who was central figure in Bosman case believes all pro footballers who have been active since 2002 are liable to seek compensation based on loss of earningsThe FIFA logo fixed on a wall of the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, SwitzerlandDaniel McDonnell Today at 18:32PFA Ireland have backed a class action case against Fifa, which could result in any Irish professional footballer who has been active in an EU country or the UK since 2002 receiving financial compensation on the basis that transfer rules restricted their earnings.

Source: Irish Independent January 28, 2026 20:32 UTC