The Diarra judgment, handed down by the Court of Justice of the EU on 04.10.2024, concerns not only the free movement of players, but equally, if not even more, whether clubs' access to their most important "resources" (the players) can be restricted by a requirement for a large transfer fee.
The Diarra judgment, handed down by the Court of Justice of the EU on 04.10.2024, concerns not only the free movement of players, but equally, if not even more, whether clubs’ access to their most important “resources” (the players) can be restricted by a requirement for a large transfer fee.
On 04.10.2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment that will probably be known as the Diarra judgment, and it will certainly change the current transfer system in football completely, while the consequences must be expected to be even more (financially) extensive than the Bosman judgment.
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According to FIFA´s Football Agent Regulations, a Football Agent is “A natural person licensed by FIFA to perform Football Agent Services”.
According to FIFA´s Football Agent Regulations, Football Agent Services is defined as:” football-related services performed for or on behalf of a client, including negotiation, communication relating or preparatory to the same, or other related activity, with the purpose, objective and/or intention of concluding a Transaction”.
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Lars Hovmand Mikkelsen is an experienced lawyer and abogado (Spanish lawyer) based in Spain, where he has lived for over 20 years. With his background as a former football player in Denmark playing for Fremad Amager, Lyngby and Nykøbing Falster Alliancen, Lars has gained deep insight into the world of sport. His passion for sport and law has led to the establishment of Spanish companies Conradius Sport and Mikkelaw, where he works with sports law and player transfers, among other things. Lars is licensed as a FIFA Football Agent and offers Football Agent Services to players and clubs across borders.
As the author of the article “Has football’s transfer system been given the red card?” he asks critical questions about the validity of the current transfer system and sheds light on the complex legal aspects within the sport. Lars’ expertise lies particularly in the relationship between Spain and Denmark, where he has built a strong network within both football and handball. His primary focus as a FIFA Football Agent is to assist players with transfers to/from Spanish clubs. He also enjoys helping Spanish clubs attract talent from Scandinavia or Scandinavian clubs bring in players from Spain. With his unique combination of legal knowledge, player experience and international network, Lars acts as a key figure for players and clubs looking to navigate the international transfer market.
2024 – FIFA Football Agent CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
2023 – FIFA Football Agent license. FIFA exam passed at the Spanish Football Federation RFEF in Madrid.
2006 – Abogado (Spanish lawyer) member of the bar Illustre Collegi D´Advocats de Barcelona.
2002 – Players´ Agent licensed by the Danish Football Association. DBU exam.
2001 – Cand. Jur. (Danish law degree), University of Copenhagen, thesis in sports law with the title ´Football contracts´ revocable irrevocability? ´.
Current – Abogado (Mikkelaw) and FIFA Football Agent (Conradius Sport).
2005 – Founder Conradius Sport.
2004 – Founding partner Zafo Law.
2002 – Paralegal law firm in Barcelona.
2001 – National Tax Court in Denmark.
2024 – Author of the article ´Has football´s transfer system been given the red card?´.
2023 – Lecturer at JUC – Danish network in Inheritance and Family Property Law
2023 – Mentor Seedster 8.0.
2012 – Lecturer at law course in Denmark arranged by Danske Advokater.
2011 – 2022 – Founding enthusiast and President of the business association Círculo Empresarial Danés de Barcelona.
1994-2000 – Footbal player Danish clubs Fremad Amager, Lyngby and Nykøbing Falster Alliancen.