From Milan to Miami: an Inter-national trademark battle
Fighting corruption in sport: an introduction to match manipulation
Afghanistan women’s national team sexual abuse: statement
FIFPRO welcomes the ruling to dismiss the appeal of Keramuddin Karim, the former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation who misused his position to sexually harass and abuse female players.
All-female panel outlines commitment to carbon-neutral and environmentally-sensitive FIFA World Cup™
- Josoor Institute hosts webinar on FIFA's and Qatar's various sustainability projects
- Title: Delivering Environmental Sustainability for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
- Experts on all-female panel spoke about the Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy
UEFA statement on CAS Manchester City decision
UEFA takes note of the decision taken by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to reduce the sanction imposed on Manchester City FC by UEFA’s independent Club Financial Control Body for alleged breaches of the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play regulations.
CAS decision regarding the Greek Super League - Olympiacos and PAOK Thessaloniki FC v the Hellenic Football Federation
Football Manager & Man United - how IP connects the virtual and real football worlds
Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for June 2020
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Aleksandar Mitrovic, Player, Fulham FC
Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2019/20
Sport and competition law – the year in review 2019/20
ECA CEO on the financial impact of Covid-19 on European clubs
The COVID-19 crisis has had a destabilising financial impact on many industries, including football. At ECA, we have conducted an analysis on the financial footprint the pandemic has left on European football clubs.
FIFA launches Executive Programme on Sports Arbitration
Today, FIFA launched the Executive Programme on Sports Arbitration, tailored towards lawyers with an interest in sport law and/or in-house legal counsels of International or National Federations, clubs, leagues and player unions.
Political protest in football – is it time for a (legal) debate? Analysing FIFA’s regulations and recent actions in the Bundesliga
FIFA Council unanimously approves COVID-19 Relief Plan
- FIFA to make a total of USD 1.5 billion available to football
- In the face of the pandemic, Council endorses changes to the International Match Calendar
- Council also approves a revised budget for the 2019-2022 cycle
CAF releases guidelines for restart of competitions
Following developments in the spread and control of COVID-19 across the continent and the rest of the world, series of meetings has been held regarding the future of competitions.
FIFA Guardians continues momentum with PACE child safeguarding and protection panel
- FIFA joined policy makers and youth ambassadors to discuss FIFA Guardians and #SafeHome campaign
- Webinar discussed the impact of COVID-19 crisis on child protection and safeguarding
- More information on the #SafeHome campaign can be found HERE
WTO Panel report on piracy vital in protecting the interests of ECA Member Clubs
The protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is a central element of a well-functioning global order and underpins virtually all sectors of economic activity. The need to protect IPRs linked to the broadcasting of professional football is particularly vital given the importance of media rights revenue to the overall economic model of the game.
FIFA acknowledges WTO panel report
FIFA acknowledges the final panel report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to the activity of the pirate broadcaster known as ‘beoutQ’ and the active involvement and support that has been provided by Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the past three years.
Insolvency in the EFL - the Football Creditors Rule and laws protecting players & staff
FIFA provides further guidance on COVID-19 football regulatory issues
Following the publication on 7 April of recommendations and guidelines to address some of the key football regulatory issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIFA administration has since conducted 13 different workshops with representatives from its member associations (MAs), confederations, the World Leagues Forum (WLF) and the European Club Association (ECA). More than 350 participants have attended these workshops.
Sports disputes and disciplinary procedures – the year in review 2019/20
FIFA recognised in leading parliamentary report for integrity work at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
- FWWC Integrity Task Force acknowledged as example of best practice to protect and monitor major international sporting events
- An “unprecedented number of stakeholders” cooperated to protect the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
- To access the report, please click HERE
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 26 May 2020 - 8 June 2020
Coronavirus and its impact on football - A Sports Law and Policy Centre and LawInSport Joint Survey - Version 3
Can sports clubs compel players to return to play and waive health and safety liability?
Sega’s early win against Man Utd in Football Manager trade mark case
A guide to the US models for Major League Soccer and United Soccer League
FIFA welcomes CAS decision in the case of former president of Afghan Football Federation Keramuudin Karim
On 8 June 2019, Mr Karim was found guilty by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics. As a result, Mr Karim was sanctioned with a life ban from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level, as well as a fine in the amount of CHF 1,000,000. Today, CAS has dismissed Mr Karim’s appeal and fully confirmed the decision of the Adjudicatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee.
Sport and employment law – the year in review 2019/20
FIFA greatly welcomes Brazilian court’s decision rejecting Spuni lawsuit
In a well-founded decision notified to the parties on 10 July 2020, the State Court of Rio de Janeiro has dismissed in its entirety the claims brought against FIFA by Spuni Comércio de Produtos Esportivos e Marketing LTDA (“Spuni”) in relation to the use of free-kick vanishing spray.
UEFA’s 2020/21 competition eligibility guidelines and possible legal challenges by clubs
São Paulo FC score victory in Chilean trademark infringement case
Belgian Football Association's new national clearing house and intermediaries’ regulations
Fighting relegation in Scottish football - to arbitration we must go! (Hearts & Partick Thistle v SPFL)
FIFA statement on Trinidad and Tobago
FIFA does not, and will never, accept the jurisdiction of a local court in Trinidad & Tobago to decide on the legality of the appointment of the Normalisation Committee currently appointed to run football in the territory.
Sport and intellectual property – the year in review 2019/20
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Markus Kattner
The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Markus Kattner, former FIFA Deputy Secretary General and Acting Secretary General, guilty of conflicts of interest and having abused his position, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.
Safeguarding children from racism and creating an anti-racist culture in sports organisations
Football in Portugal: a player’s right to terminate their sporting link to a club without proving just cause
Promoting safe sports in Singapore: education, due diligence and disciplinary processes
IOC and FIFA Presidents stress the importance of sport
Meeting at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, IOC President Thomas Bach and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have agreed that sport is more important than ever to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
FIFA welcomes findings on governance following publication of third annual ASOIF review on IF governance
- The ASOIF taskforce scores FIFA highly in latest report on IF governance
- FIFA receives moderated score of 180 out of 200
- FIFA ranked second overall out of 31 IFs and first amongst larger IFs
The power to end the football season: lessons from the decision in South Shields FC v The FA
Sports integrity (betting and financial corruption) – the year in review 2019/20
Sport and commercial law – the year in review 2019/20
CAF Headquarters Agreement receives Egyptian Parliamentary seal of approval
The CAF Headquarters Agreement received the approval of the Egyptian House of Representatives at its session on Monday, 8 June 2020 in Cairo, as the agreement completes the final legislative procedure before going into effect.
Can disgruntled football clubs challenge Project Restart? Exploring the duty of ‘utmost good faith’ in the EFL & Premier League
Early mediation in sports disputes equals efficient outcomes
FIFA President: Shape a better football
FIFA will organise a series of online discussions with all member associations and other stakeholders in order to debate and assess proposals that might contribute “to shape a better football for the future”.
CFCB Adjudicatory Chamber issues order excluding Trabzonspor
The UEFA CFCB Adjudicatory Chamber excluded Trabzonspor AŞ (TUR) after determining that it failed to comply with a condition imposed on 5 July 2019.
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