Lassana Diarra successfully appealed a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that required him to pay 10 million to Lokomotiv Moscow. The 40-year-old retired from professional football in 2019 after a career that included stints at Arsenal, Chelsea, and Real Madrid. Diarra's issues arose following a fallout with Lokomotiv's head coach, leading him to go on strike over a salary cut. The CAS ruling came almost two years after his contract termination, and Diarra has challenged the validity of the damages ordered against him.
Lassana Diarra has successfully appealed a CAS ruling that required him to pay 10 million to Lokomotiv Moscow due to a previous breach of contract.
Diarra went on strike after falling out with Lokomotiv Moscow's head coach, leading to the termination of his contract and subsequent legal battles.
After his separation from Lokomotiv Moscow, Diarra was ordered to pay damages almost two years later while also being suspended from professional football.
Following the CAS ruling, Diarra and FIFPRO challenged his obligation to pay damages, asserting the validity of his claims against the club.
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