What is another word for the Bosman ruling?
Pronunciation: [ðə bˈɒzmən ɹˈuːlɪŋ] (IPA) 
The Bosman ruling, which was introduced in 1995, had a huge impact on football in Europe. This landmark decision permitted players to move to a different club for free at the end of their contract, regardless of national origin, thereby changing the financial structure of football. Some alternative phrases to reference the Bosman ruling include freedom of movement for footballers and the Bosman transfer. The decision enabled players to have more control over their careers and for clubs to secure better deals, from the transfer market, leading to a rapid increase in transfers and player movement globally. The ruling allowed footballers to negotiate better contracts and terms, and thus increased their earning potential.
