Cardiff City is taking FC Nantes to court in France, seeking £100m in damages following the death of Emiliano Sala in 2019. Sala, 28, was an Argentine striker who died in a plane crash in the English Channel while travelling from Nantes to join Cardiff. The club claims that his death contributed to their relegation from the Premier League and is seeking compensation for losses exceeding £100m. Cardiff's lawyers will argue that FC Nantes had direct contact with former football agent Willie McKay, who was banned from working as an agent at the time. In 2022, an inquest found that Sala died from head and chest injuries, but had also been affected by carbon monoxide from the plane's exhaust system. David Henderson, who organised the flight, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2021. Before the court hearing, Cardiff stated that the case is about upholding the integrity of football and ensuring higher standards in transfers. The verdict is expected on March 30. Cardiff City has faith in the French justice system. The hearing is a step towards revealing the truth and holding people accountable in football. Emiliano Sala's death was a tragedy that should have been prevented. Cardiff's legal team will argue that losing Sala was a key factor in their relegation to League One.