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Striker Emiliano Sala had just signed with Cardiff City before his death in a plane crash in January 2019 Cardiff City's court case against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala, which had been scheduled to begin on 22 September, has been adjourned until December. Cardiff filed a complaint in a French court against Nantes in April 2025, claiming losses of more than £100m following a dispute over striker Sala's death. Sala, a 28-year-old Argentina striker, and pilot David Ibbotson died in a plane crash in January 2019 while travelling to south Wales from Nantes to join his new club. A statement issued by Cardiff read: "The request [to adjourn] comes from FC Nantes, which claims it is not 'ready' to plead the case, despite the hearing date having been set since April 2025. " The statement continued: "Cardiff City FC reaffirms its trust in the French justice system and will be ready to present its case in court on 8 December. " The Welsh club was relegated later in the season in which Sala was due to join and is now in League One after relegation from the Championship last season. They have opted to take separate legal action against Nantes after the Swiss Federal Tribunal decided the Court of Arbitration in Sport (Cas) did not have jurisdiction to deal with the Bluebirds' claim for damages. Cardiff said in April that an estimated figure of 120. 2m euros (£104m) was being sought after "an in-depth analysis" by a legal expert. Transfer: The Emiliano Sala Story Cardiff begin Sala court action against Nantes Latest Cardiff City news, analysis and fan views Cardiff were subject to a transfer embargo from world governing body Fifa after their initial refusal to pay Nantes the first instalment of the £15m transfer fee for Sala. The club paid that sum in January 2023 after an appeal with Cas failed. That payment ended Fifa sanctions. The estimate for damages stem from the claimed financial and reputational losses represented by Cardiff's relegation from the Premier League in 2019. Wightman wins 1500m silver as Kerr injured Salt leads England to first T20 win over Ireland Pakistan match under way amid Asia Cup uncertainty The gang who stole over £50 million from taxpayers Follow the team of Prison Inspectors in Onley Sarah Lancashire stars in Sally Wainwright's northern noir Al Murray asks Ian Hislop some intriguing questions An Arsenal win made from the bench - and inspired by rugby union Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign' Back yard to brilliant - the making of Duplantis, and how high can he go? 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds. Video'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd policy 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Where the Manchester derby was won and lost - tactical analysis 'Hull overcomes internal noise as Donald turns up volume for Ryder Cup' The World Cup final four - and how England can beat their rivals The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton. Video The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on. Video Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on 'Forget Fergie time - now it's Arne Time' 'Crawford conquers Canelo to become the face of boxing' 'I can't change people's opinions of me' - Fernandes in his own words Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.