# Cardiff City to Appeal Dismissed £100m Sala Claim

Cardiff City is appealing a court ruling that dismissed their £100 million claim against French club Nantes over the transfer of Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash in 2019. The club argued the fee was not due because Sala was never officially registered. The appeal could set a legal precedent for player transfer disputes following tragic circumstances.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgmp72313elo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:36:04 GMT