Fifa president Sepp Blatter is ready to push on with his plans to implement the controversial six-plus-five rule.
Blatter has long touted the idea of a policy where clubs must field at least six players in their starting XI that qualify to play for the national side of the country in which they are competing.
The idea is to curb the influx of foreign talent into European leagues, which in turn will then help the respective international sides.
Fifa have come across opposition to their proposal from the European Union and EU governments, with questions raised as to whether or not the plans breach discrimination and freedom of movement laws.
However, an independent report commissioned by Fifa has since given the idea the go-ahead, insisting there is no wrongdoing on behalf of football's world governing body.
Blatter is understandably delighted at these findings, saying: "This study confirms that we are not breaching European law in defending the six-plus-five rule.
Beneficial"On behalf of Fifa and its member associations, I would like to express my pleasure at this finding.
"Through six-plus-five we wish to encourage the development of young players, protect national teams and maintain competitiveness and the unpredictability of results. This is why six-plus-five is beneficial to football."
Fifa's director of international relations Jerome Champagne has also welcomed the ruling, telling Sky Sports News : "We are very happy.
"On 17th March, we will have a meeting with the European Commission and then there is the Fifa Congress. This is not the end of the process, and the dialogue continues.
"We feel very confident a six-plus-five rule will be put in place. We are a responsible organisation and football needs these measures in place."
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