A federal judge in Puerto Rico last week dismissed Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims, as well as tortious interference with a contract, abuse of process and breach of fiduciary duty claims under Puerto Rico law, against FIFA, which the Puerto Rico Soccer League (PRSL) accuses of illegally suppressing economic competition on the island.

But U.S. District Judge Raúl M. Arias-Marxuach denied FIFA’s motion to dismiss PRSL’s antitrust claim, meaning the case will remain in litigation and enter pretrial discovery where the parties will provide testimony and share evidence.