Europe’s top court says sports federations can’t hide behind private tribunals to avoid EU law in a ruling that could reshape how global football handles disputes.

European Court of Justice, after case in which Belgian club challenged Fifa, allows review of CAS rulings to ensure they comply with law.

The European Court of Justice has empowered national courts to review arbitral awards by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to ensure compliance with EU law. This decision challenges the standard finality of CAS rulings,