Bosman ruling

/ ˈbɒzmən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bosman ruling¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times

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