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Investing in Brazilian Football: The Tax Challenges Under the New Football Corporations Regime

The establishment of Brazilian Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF), the corporate structure that has opened the country's football clubs to foreign capital, brings with it some uni…
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Football's new financial crime regime: the IFR, AML and what it means for clubs, agents and advisers

A number of recent developments demonstrate a step change in terms of domestic regulation and enforcement that should s…
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Discovery rights and no‑poach effects in football - Lessons from EU competition law

Casemiro[1] reportedly faced a hurdle in finalising his now-complete transfer to Inter Miami because LA Galaxy held his…
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Does the Burnley v Everton ruling open the door for compensation claims across the Premier League?

The[1] Premier League’s financial regulations are under renewed scrutiny following the publication of a Premier League…
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MLB's salary cap standoff - lockout risk, club liquidity and the private equity opportunity

Major[1] League Baseball (MLB) has revived salary cap discussions in its ongoing negotiations with the Major League Bas…
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Martyn's Law: What does the latest guidance on terrorism protection mean for UK sports organisations?

When[1] the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (better known as Martyn’s Law) received Royal Assent on 3 April…
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Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance

Sports in Japanese public policy is often promoted as a catalyst: the power of sports as a vehicle for transmitting pol…
Title Image of How Does the New EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Impact Football Clubs & Agents
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How will the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation impact football clubs & agents?

Professional football clubs and agencies will be subject to the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR)[1]. The…
Title Image of FIFA's Transfer System 2027: A New Role for Collective Bargaining in Global Football?
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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…
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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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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…

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