Kylian Mbappé has won a landmark ruling against his former club Paris Saint‑Germain, with a Paris labour court ordering PSG to pay him around €60 million in unpaid salary and bonuses. This decision does not just end a long legal war; it also sets a powerful precedent for how football contracts, verbal “gentlemen’s agreements,” and player power are treated in modern elite football. What The €60 Million Ruling Actually Says The Paris labour court found that PSG failed to pay Mbappé three months of salary (April, May and June 2024), plus an “ethics” bonus and a signing bonus that were clearly written into his contract. These unpaid amounts together total roughly €60 million, which the club has now been ordered to pay, even as it considers an appeal. Crucially, the judges ruled that PSG never produced any written document proving Mbappé had agreed to waive these payments, despite the club claiming there was a verbal understanding tied to his free transfer to Real Madrid. In legal terms, ...
Positive developments have been seen in Indian football's growth in recent years. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has put in place a number of projects and program s to advance the game's infrastructure throughout the nation. The I-League and Indian Super League (ISL) have grown in popularity and helped Indian professional football develop. The performance of the national team has also improved in various ways. Although it changes over time, India's FIFA ranking reached its highest point in recent years (around the 100th spot). Additionally, the development of a professional women's league (Indian Women's League) and the success of the Indian women's football team are positive steps for the expansion of women's football in the nation. Additionally, the growth of grassroots football, financial support for youth development, and the establishment of football academies have all contributed to the discovery and development of young talent in India. In ...