The Court Of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) Confirms The Life Ban Imposed On Keramuddin Karim
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.
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.
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
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 8 July 2020
IPC Board discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic
During four days of meetings that were held virtually and concluded on Wednesday (8 July), the IPC Governing Board discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the Paralympic Movement, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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.
Sports Law Education: Have you studied or thought about studying sports law?
Statement from Alex Marshall - General Manager, ICC ACU
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) appoints former Sony, Paramount and DreamWorks executive, Magnus Hollo, as non-Executive Chair
ESIC is delighted to announce the appointment of our first Board Chair, Magnus Hollo, for an initial two-year term, joining to head the existing non-executive directors, Geoff Davies (Finance), Michele Verroken (Anti-Doping) and Ben Bradtke (Betting) alongside Commissioner, Ian Smith.
Over 150 National Federations take part in FIBA's webinars
MIES (Switzerland) - As the sports world continues to adapt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FIBA has been publishing a series of webinars for National Federations, players, coaches, game officials and other actors of the game to support them in their development and learning activities.
IOC and Intel to provide support services to athletes globally
As part of its mission to empower and support athletes around the world, the ioc, in partnership with intel, is to extend life-coaching, mentoring, and learning and development services to athletes through the athlete365 community.
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
Long-distance runner Traynor banned for two years
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.
TIME-OUT 2.0 officially underway after online tip-off
MUNICH (Germany) - The prestigious TIME-OUT 2.0 program is now officially underway, with 52 participants from across Europe and beyond engaged in the opening seminar of the project via video conference on Monday.
Promoting safe sports in Singapore: education, due diligence and disciplinary processes
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.
Manchester City FC v. UEFA: Final decision
CAS decision in the arbitration Manchester City FC v UEFA
IPC appoints new panel members to the independent Board of Appeal of Classification
IPC appoints new panel members to independent Board of Appeal of Classification
After a wide-ranging open recruitment process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed a new independent Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC). The 14-member panel report to the independent chair of the BAC, who is Fred Jansen of the Netherlands.
WADA President intensifies athlete engagement initiatives
UCI update on the 2020 UCI events calendar
WADA publishes its Five-Year Strategic Plan under the theme ‘Leading Anti-Doping in a New Era’
U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Jeff Prusmack Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Spanish Becomes The 3rd Official Language For CAS Arbitrations
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.
FIBA joins the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative as a signatory of the Sports for Climate Action Framework.
FIBA publishes Official Basketball Rules 2020 set to come into force October 1st
MIES (Switzerland) - Following the amendments put forward by the Technical Commission and approved by the FIBA Central Board in March 2020, FIBA has published the Official Basketball Rules 2020.
Independent Arbitrator Imposes Two-Year Sanction on Bruno Arruda da Silva for UFC Anti-Doping Policy Violation
AFC President endorses historic Australia/New Zealand bid
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 is the most watched ICC women’s T20 event in history
Figures released by the International Cricket Council reveal that the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 was one of the most-watched women’s sporting events in history.
Return of horseracing in Scotland confirmed for 22 June
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
World Association of Basketball Coaches to feature Women in Basketball Coaches Clinics series
MIES (Switzerland) - Following the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) initiative to support the global basketball community of coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic period, a six week Women in Basketball Coaches Clinics series conducted by pre-eminent female coaches will be launched.
CAS decision regarding the Greek Super League - Olympiacos and PAOK Thessaloniki FC v the Hellenic Football Federation
Atos extend Worldwide Paralympic Partnership
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has extended its long-standing Worldwide Paralympic and Olympic Partnership through to 2024.
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.
AAA Panel Denies Athlete’s Appeal Against Therapeutic Use Exemption Decision
IPC Athletes’ Council to launch global consultation regarding athlete protests
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council is to launch a consultation exercise with the global Para athlete community to gather a better understanding on ways athletes could express their views on key subjects at the Paralympic Games, while respecting the Paralympic Movement’s values and principles.
Statement from Alex Marshall - General Manager, ICC ACU
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit General Manager Alex Marshall responds to allegations of corruption with regards to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2011 final.
Honduras Basketball Federation and Special Olympics Latin America creating Basketball For Good Projects
TEGUCIGALPA (Honduras) - In 2018, Carmen Cubas was chosen as the Honduras Mini Basketball delegate to take part in the first Mini Basketball Americas Convention in Mexico. She is the Development Programs and Mini Basketball Manager for the National Basketball Federation of Honduras.
Cycling Athlete Leynier Alonso Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
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.
Clare Connor set to become first female MCC president
Former England captain Clare Connor is set to become the first-ever female president of the Marylebone Cricket Club in its 233-year history.
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 8-22 June 2020
UCI publishes protocol for procedures when the 2020 season of road cycling resumes
MMA’s Application For Sport Recognition Rejected By Gaisf Again
ICC Interviews Inside Out talks about how cricket can deal with racism and help drive greater equality within the sport
The latest edition of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) online series Interviews Inside Out released today, takes a look at the diversity of the game, challenges players face and what the cricket family can do to commit fully to anti-racism.
