
EU Law Challenges the Finality of Sports Arbitration in Landmark Ruling
Published on: Aug. 1, 2025, 4:08 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The European Court of Justice ruled that national courts can review arbitral awards by the CAS to ensure compliance with EU law. This follows a case involving Belgian soccer club RFC Seraing, which challenged FIFA's sanctions. The ruling emphasizes the need for effective judicial protection in sports-related economic activities within the EU.