Emiliano Sala, a 28-year-old Argentine forward, was traveling to Wales to sign a contract with Cardiff City. The club had acquired his services for 17 million euros, paid to Nantes of France. In 2023, the Welsh club initiated legal action seeking compensation for the failed transfer. This Monday, the Commercial Court of Nantes will announce its ruling on the dispute between the two sports organizations.
Cardiff City claims damages related to lost revenue and holds the organization of the private flight that transported the player from Santa Fe responsible. They also allege that the flight was arranged by Nantes via agent Willie McKay.
Nantes, for its part, has disclaimed institutional responsibility, stating that the only party convicted by British justice was the trip's organizer. He was found guilty of hiring an unlicensed pilot and transporting passengers without valid permits.
As reported by the Argentine News Agency, the tragic incident occurred on January 21, 2019. The forward died when the small plane he was in crashed into the English Channel en route to his new team.
