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FIFA's Transfer System 2027: A New Role for Collective Bargaining in Global Football?

On[1] 10 June 2026, FIFA and FIFPRO announced two landmark agreements[2] that will reshape the regulatory architecture of professional football: a comprehensive reform of the inte…
LawInSport Podcast
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| LawInSport

Corruption and integrity in sport: Enforcement, governance and emerging risks

Corruption[1] in sport, including match-fixing, betting manipulation, bribery and the abuse of governance positions, re…
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| Zachary Sananes, Jack Barlow

LIV Golf loses PIF funding: What are the legal implications?

On[1] Thursday 30 April 2026, LIV Golf announced new board appointments “as the league focuses on securing long-term fi…
Title Image of Relegation Is No Shield: The Scope Of Premier League Commission Sanctioning Powers After Leicester City
| Akshay Sewlikar, Patrick Lloyd

Relegation Is No Shield: The Scope Of Premier League Commission Sanctioning Powers After Leicester City

The Premier League’s (PL) disciplinary framework gives its independent Commissions a range of powers to investigate and…
Title Image of Why do IPL Valuations Continues to Rise? An analysis of the commercial and governance models in franchise cricket
| Steve Bainbridge, Shalabh Gupta, Sarab Bhatia, Ananyaa Ajay Kumar

Why do IPL Valuations Continue to Rise? An Analysis of the Commercial and Governance Models in Franchise Cricket

This[1] year a series of landmark transactions reshaped ownership across the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Royal Ch…
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| Carla Guttilla, Tiago Gomes

Brazil's New Capital Markets Framework for Football Clubs and Investors (SAF Law)

This article examines how Brazil’s SAF Law (a corporate legal framework for Brazil’s football clubs) has begun to resha…
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| Charlotte Smith, Hugo Adams

Fan Abuse, Liability & "All Reasonable Steps": How Sports Clubs Must Prepare for the ERA 2025

Recent reports of racist abuse directed at players during Premier League and Six Nations fixtures,[1] along with a huge…
Title Image of No clean slate: How UK immigration treats athletes with criminal convictions
| Robert Houchill

No Clean Slate: How UK Immigration Treats Athletes With Criminal Convictions

When it comes to foreign nationals with criminal records who wish to enter or stay in the UK, the immigration laws can…
Football Supporters
| Benja Arnott, Abrahim Warraich, Lily Kingdon-Dawkins

FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticketing under Competition Law Scrutiny: What impact could a complaint to the European Commission have on football?

On[1] 24 March 2026, Football Supporters Europe (a not-for-profit international football fan association) and Euroconsu…
Title Image of Managers To Benefit From Greater Protection From Unfair Dismissal under The Employment Rights Act 2025?
| Steven Flynn, Georgina Churchhouse

Managers To Benefit From Greater Protection From Unfair Dismissal under The Employment Rights Act 2025?

The[1] Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, could represent a struct…
Title Image of Greater Player Power? How The Employment Rights Act 2025 may impact Football’s Labour Market
| Steven Flynn, Mia Chaudhuri-Julyan

Greater Player Power? How The Employment Rights Act 2025 may impact Football’s Labour Market

The[1] Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025), to be phased in across 2026 and 2027, represents a structural reset for e…
Title Image of Sport & Anti-Doping - Annual Review 2025/26
| Dr David Sharpe KC, Finn Selman
Sport & Anti-Doping – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings - Annual Review 2025/26
| Rustam Sethna, Justin Humphries, Mariona Arisa Ventura
Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings – Annual Review 2025/26
Community sports team in huddle
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport, Equality & Discrimination – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
| Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard, Ben Leffman, Sonny Slinger
Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
Title Image of Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sport & Commercial Law - Annual Review 2025/26
| Jon Walters, India Gommo, Rebecca Webb, Wiktoria Jazwinska
Sport & Commercial Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of F1s Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
| Steve Bainbridge, Omar Hegazy, Abigail Carpenter
F1's Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
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| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Ricky Volante
Title Image of Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
| Jack Anderson
Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
Title Image of A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Adrian Aronsson-Storrier
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Title Image of Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
| Andrew Fremlin-Key , Ollie Guest
Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
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| Patrick Ashby, Lillian Childress, Niraje Medley-Bacon
Over/Under: The Prop Betting Risk to the Integrity of U.S. Sports
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| Anze Mrzel, Blaz T Bolcar
FIBA’s Approach to Club Succession And BAT Award Enforcement
Italian flag on football stadium
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained
Jack Anderson
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Prof. Jack Anderson
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
Two Footballers Tackling
| Manan Agrawal
Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC
Germany Flag on football pitch
| Sebastian Plötz, Aurélien Hömann and Arvid van Loon
An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns
Football Stadium
| Jane Randell, Elizabeth Earle
Martyn's Law: New terror prevention rules for UK sports venues
Slam Dunk
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA  - who has more power?
Footballer Tackling
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Chris Kavanagh
Game (Almost) Over: A Damages Expert’s Perspective on Income Losses in Sport
Mobile Gaming
| Tarun, Aashna Kothiyal, Dr. Niyati Pandey
Exploring Asia’s Online Gaming Regulations: Balancing Play and Policy
Football referee whistling
| Mihir Kherud, Jayraj Deshpande
What are the key changes to the AIFF Disciplinary Code in the 2024 edition?
Behind the scenes
| Arne Al, Sophia Grippo
A guide to the main provisions of endorsement contracts in sport
Cricket batsman hitting shot
| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 2)
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| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 1)
Doping in sport concept drugs medals and syringe
| Phil Hutchinson and Justin Humphries
WADA’s 2025 Prohibited List: Context and key changes
Gymnast Split
| Kate Oliver, Georgia Shriane
Safeguarding and GDPR: What should sports organisations know?
| Nick De Marco KC
Why sports tribunals should embrace public hearings
Gymnast preparing for Competition
| Spencer Turner. Imogen Mitchell-Webb
From policy to practice: A sport organisation's guide to effective safeguarding
| Maxime Van Den Dijssel, Joseph Mansfield
How can Athletes Monetise their Brand? A Practical Approach to Brand Endorsement Agreements
Football Player
| André Pretorius, Helen Bignall, Max Kaufman, Marie Becker, Luke Wagner
Transforming Transfers? How the CJEU reconsidered FIFA’s Transfer Rules in the Diarra case
Phone Betting
| Danielle Sharkey, Daniel McDonagh
Put your shirt on it: Gambling’s shifting relationship with professional sports
Football Calculation
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Andrew Costa
The price of fame: Examining discrepancies in football club valuations
Aeril shot of Football Stadium
| Jonathan Coser and Carly Thorpe
How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases
Mexican Flag in Stadium
| Marco A Alemán Alva
How Professional Football Clubs are Governed In Mexico
Athlete Strength
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Maisie Knibb
How sports can improve mental health support for elite athletes
Esports Player
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Ruth Morrison
How interactive entertainment is impacting the sports industry
Womens Team
| Oliver Hinds, Robert Lassey, Andy Boyde
Impending UK sports employment reforms: zero-hours, maternity, day 1 protections
Paris
| Martin Ross, Mark Lebbon and Loren Alderuccio
A summary of CAS Ad Hoc decisions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
| Shane Wafer and Nicholas Flowers
How Are Football Clubs Governed, Incorporated & Acquired In South Africa?
Insurance Cover
| Graham Denny, Paul Wordley, Alison Proctor
An introduction to insurance policies, risk transfer and the law for modern sports organisations