Overview
- The Nantes commercial court begins the substantive hearing at 16:00 GMT, with no witnesses expected and arguments relying on pre-filed evidence.
- Cardiff seeks about £105m (€120m) covering the £15m transfer fee and claimed financial losses linked to relegation after Emiliano Sala’s death in 2019.
- Cardiff argues FC Nantes is liable because a banned agent, Willie McKay, acted for the French club and arranged an unlicensed charter; Nantes rejects responsibility.
- Submitted evidence includes court-approved analysis from FC Analytics suggesting Sala could have increased Cardiff’s chance of Premier League survival by up to 62%.
- FIFA and CAS previously compelled Cardiff to pay the transfer fee, which the club has done, while this separate French civil case now tests liability for damages.