The legal battle between Cardiff City and Nantes over compensation for Emiliano Sala tragic death has been delayed. The hearing has been rescheduled for December 8. The session, originally set for September 22, was postponed after Cardiff submitted new evidence.
Sala, the 28-year-old Argentine striker, died in a plane crash over the English Channel in January 2019, just two days after sealing a move from Nantes to Cardiff. The transfer fee dispute has dragged on ever since, as Sala never played for the Welsh club but the deal had already been agreed.
FIFA previously ruled in Nantes’ favour, ordering Cardiff to pay over €11 million — the final instalments of the €17 million deal. However, Cardiff continue to contest liability, insisting the crash cost them not only Sala but also their Premier League status, which they estimate at €120 million in damages.
The Welsh club criticised Nantes’ latest stance, accusing them of avoiding accountability. “Six years after the tragedy that claimed the life of Emiliano Sala, FC Nantes must be held accountable — both for the world of football and for the player’s loved ones,” their statement read.
