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Real Madrid, discrimination & strict liability: how two CAS awards define clubs responsibility for supporter misconduct

In the first half of 2025, Real Madrid C.F underwent two separate UEFA disciplinary proceedings arising from supporter misconduct during two different matches of the UEFA Champion…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…

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