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FIFA Two
The FIFA Two refers to Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly, two Irish international football players who were prevented from playing for Cork City as they had already played for two other clubs in the 2006-07 period. Some commentators noted a potential conflict between FIFA's ruling and European Union regulations prohibiting restrictions on a citizen’s right to work. After lobbying from Ireland's football governing body, the Football Association of Ireland, FIFA subsequently changed its transfer regulations in January 2008.
Article summary
The FIFA Two refers to Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly, two Irish international football players who were prevented from playing for Cork City as they had already played for two other clubs in the 2006-07 period. Some commentators noted a potential conflict between FIFA's ruling and European Union regulations prohibiting restrictions on a citizen’s right to work. After lobbying from Ireland's football governing body, the Football Association of Ireland, FIFA subsequently changed its transfer regulations in January 2008.
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