European football clubs spend $2.3B on player transfers AP, Tuesday 3 Sep 2013 The world's richest football league is getting even richer, although the wealth of English clubs is also benefiting ...

Some FIFA rules on player transfers are contrary to European Union legislation relating to competition and freedom of movement, the EU’s top court said on Friday.

GENEVA - Soccer clubs spent nearly $1.9 billion less than last year on international player transfers during the European summer trading window, according to FIFA research published Friday.