The latest case involving the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) [1] raises the question of how far can FIFA enforce the FFAR when the judicial body designated to take final decisions is not ...

Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) has expanded dramatically from 25 to 124 groups between 2015 and 2023, with the number of clubs operating within these structures increasing from 62 to 301 according to a ...

This article discusses a recent award published by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the case CAS 2024/A/11060 X. v. Club Y, which tackled the two year limitation period relating to monetary ...

The passing of the Football Governance Act 2025 (the Act) kicks off a new era in the governance of football in England, including the establishment of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) with ...

The case of football player Mario Vušković offers a compelling illustration of the complexities involved in anti-doping proceedings, particularly in relation to the detection and legal assessment of ...

Recent history dictates that no sportsperson travelling to compete in another country should underestimate the uncompromising nature of the immigration system. Novak Djokovic [1] was prevented from ...

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) found itself at the center of a storm in 2022 when FIFA imposed a ban on it due to instances of third-party interference in its day-to-day operations. The ban ...

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This article examines HMRC’s new guidance of 13 May 2024 on Help with Football Agents’ Fees and Dual Representation Contracts” [1] (2024 Guidance). Where an agent is acting for both an acquiring club ...

This article considers the use of personal data in reports submitted by referees to the FA (or relevant County FA) following each game that they oversee, whether that data is subject to the General ...

Before clubs are able to collaborate with these gambling brands there are a lot of factors to consider. These range from ethical and reputational implications to regulatory compliance and the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of our daily lives. It is a huge topic of conversation and technology magnates, politicians and even celebrities are regularly featured in the media ...