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A major legal case has been launched against Fifa by Justice for Players, claiming that Fifa's transfer regulations have unlawfully restricted player mobility and caused significant financial losses for footballers, potentially leading to a transformative shift in football transfer laws similar to the 1995 Bosman ruling.
A union representing junior hockey players has filed a class-action lawsuit against the NHL, the Canadian Hockey League, and affiliated junior hockey leagues, alleging violations of antitrust laws and systematic exploitation of players. The lawsuit claims that the leagues suppress players' rights, restrict their pay for name, image, and likeness, and exert control over them, leading to underpayment. The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctions to end these practices and prevent future drafts without a collective bargaining agreement.