Cardiff City's claim for over £100 million in compensation following the death of Emiliano Sala has been dismissed by a French court. The Argentine striker, 28, died in a plane crash in January 2019 while travelling to join the club from Nantes.
The Bluebirds had argued that Sala's signing could have prevented their relegation from the Premier League, seeking damages for lost income and other costs. However, the court ruled against the claim and ordered Cardiff to pay approximately £400,000 in legal fees and moral damages to Nantes.
Cardiff have not yet decided whether to appeal. Capital Law, representing the club, stated that time is needed to reflect on the verdict. Sala's mother, Mercedes Taffarel, attended the hearing in Nantes alongside club representatives.
Before the hearing, Cardiff released a statement blaming Nantes for using a banned agent, Willie McKay, who allegedly organised illegal flights. The club said: 'This tragedy could and should have been avoided... Emiliano Sala deserved better.'
