Bosman ruling

British

/ ˈbɒzmən /

noun

soccer an EU ruling that allows out-of-contract footballers to leave their clubs without the clubs receiving a transfer fee

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Etymology

Origin of Bosman ruling

C20: named after Jean-Marc Bosman (born 1964), Belgian footballer whose court case brought about the ruling

Example Sentences

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During my lower-league days, the money raised by player sales was the lifeblood of many clubs and could be the difference between it staying afloat and going under, so the Bosman Ruling in 1995 had a huge effect.

From BBC

The Court of Justice’s ruling was the most anticipated sports decision since the so-called Bosman Ruling in 1995.

From Seattle Times

The court delivered the Bosman Ruling in 1995 that had a seismic effect on soccer.

From Seattle Times

It is the court’s most anticipated sports decision since the so-called Bosman Ruling in 1995.

From Seattle Times

Then, in 1995, the Bosman ruling changed employment regulations for football players.

From BBC

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