FIFA Orders Cardiff City to Pay Emiliano Sala Transfer Fee Despite Player's Death

Cardiff City ordered by Fifa to make last two payments to Nantes for Emiliano Sala's transfer despite Sala dying in a plane crash in January 2019, two days after Cardiff announced his signing.
Cardiff has paid the first installment and will reluctantly pay the remaining two.
Cardiff has lodged a negligence claim against Nantes in French courts.
Nantes CEO and agent placed in police custody in relation to an investigation into illegal sports agent activity, forgery, and money laundering.
Cardiff under fee restriction but will be lifted for January 2024 window after appeal to EFL.