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The FA v Kian Harratt - Context and Individuality in The FA’s Betting Rule Enforcement
This article discusses the need for a nuanced approach in betting cases in light of the decision of The Football Asso...
First human rights challenge before Swiss Federal Tribunal after Semenya decision: Reiterates narrow scope of right of appeal
This article discusses a recent decision of the Swiss Federal Tribunal (“SFT”) appears to be the first instance of in...
Pizza Bulls Trademark: Divergent Decisions in UK and EU Highlight Complexities of Global IP
Recently, there have been two different decisions in relation to applications brought by The National Basketball Asso...
Swiss Federal Tribunal reiterates the importance of time limits to safeguard procedural fairness
This article discusses a recent decision of the Swiss Federal Tribunal (“SFT”) discussing the importance of adherence...
An analysis of the new CAS Guidelines on examining vulnerable witnesses and testifying parties
In December 2023, the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (“ICAS”) issued new Guidelines for the hearing o...
Navigating The FA Cup Player Eligibility Rules for 2023-24 and pitfalls to avoid for football clubs
Within the last few weeks an unusual event has happened not once but twice: clubs competing in the FA Cup have fielde...
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ACL injuries in women’s football and the need for insurance cover for players
As part of its commitment to the health and wellbeing of female footballers, and to make the game safer for players, ...
The Swiss Federal Tribunal’s key sports law judgments of 2023
This article summarises key judgments from the Swiss Federal Tribunal in 2023 in the field of sports law. The princi...
Football Legal Aid Fund: A Step Towards Access to Justice for Players, Clubs & Agents
FIFA and the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (“ICAS”) earlier in the year announced the establishment ...
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Football agents (PROFAA) v FIFA – CAS’s biggest EU competition law decision yet?
On 24 July 2023, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) issued its decision in the dispute between the Profession...
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The Battle For Olympic Selection And Coaches Conflict Of Interest - Manika Batra Vs TTFI
Manika Batra (“Manika”) is a top 50 ranked international table tennis player from India. She has been the torchbearer...
Balancing stakeholder interest in Women’s football - a commentary on the Carney Review
Women’s football is firmly in the spotlight this summer. Following a record-breaking 2022/23 English domestic season...
Sports marketing and sponsorships in Japan - Legal issues & key takeaways
The Japanese government has been placing a strong emphasis on the growth of sports business as one of its key policie...
Leicester City FC fined by UK Competition Authority: Key learnings for sports organisations
On 31 July 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) issued an infringement decision finding that Leices...
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The lifecycle of an international athlete - Important pension considerations
This is the fifth in Penningtons Manches [Cooper]’s series of blogs addressing the key legal issues that internationa...
5 things football players should consider before signing a playing contract
The 2023 summer transfer window is already in full swing with hundreds of players set once again to move clubs over t...
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Yves Jean-Bart v FIFA: Observations from a safeguarding regulation perspective
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) recently announced that it upheld an appeal by the former President of the...
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CAS, the War in Ukraine and Russian football bans
The Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced on 24 February 2022. Four days later the Bureau of the FIFA Council suspend...
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Avoiding greenwashing in sport: Staying onside amidst increased regulatory scrutiny
Whilst the world of sport is becoming increasingly globalised, it is certainly not siloed from growing public interes...
Swiss Federal Tribunal examines limits on FIFA PSC jurisdiction in the Emiliano Sala case
This case (Swiss Federal Supreme Court ("SFT") Judgment 4A_420/2022 of March 30, 2023, Cardiff City FC v. SASP FC de ...