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UEFA’s Multi-Club Ownership Rule Before CAS: Decisive Influence in the FC DAC 1904 and Crystal Palace Cases (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of a two-part article examining the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) strict application of UEFA's Multi-Club Ownership Rule (MCO Rule) in three landmark 2025…

News

EFL Statement: Reading FC

Circular no. 1889 - Amendments to the FIFA Statutes, the Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes and the Standing Orders of the Congress

Clubs agree at AGM to trial an alternative League-wide financial system next season on a non-binding basis

Port Vale Fined For Crowd Control Misconduct

FIFPRO member unions approve governance upgrades to enhance global player support

Circular no. 1887 - Amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) concerning provisions regarding female players and coaches, the extension of Annexe 7 and the international transfer process for football

Circular no. 1886 - Compliance with applicable regulations regarding release of players to representative teams

“A big statement”: FIFA introduces measures to further protect female players and coaches

Swansea City's Player Liaison Officer Sanctioned

Circular no. 1885 - Training compensation system for women’s football – financial data for calculation of training costs and categorisation of clubs

FIFPRO launches elite performance forum to advance strategic priorities on player performance

VAR to be implemented at all AFC club competitions for 2024/25 season

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions the Equatorial Guinean Football Association and the player Emilio Nsue López on grounds of ineligibility

Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent officials of the Bangladesh Football Federation

Former PGMOL Referee Observer Sanctioned

West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta Charged

Global stand against racism by the Member Associations of the 74th FIFA Congress

Reading FC Sanctioned

Korea Republic women’s national team players fighting for better working conditions

Premier League and Fanatics Collectibles announce landmark partnership

Videos

How to Become a Disputes Lawyer in Sport: Americas

How to Become a Disputes Lawyer in Sport: EMEA & APAC

New competition formats & the international sporting calendar - Global Summit 2025

Athlete Welfare & Development - Global Summit 2025

Integrity Developments - Anti-Doping, Match-Fixing & Safeguarding - Global Summit 2025

Commercialisation of Sport - Global Summit 2025

Betting & Fantasy Sport - Global Summit 2025

Financial Regulation & Sustainability - Global Summit 2025

Dispute Resolution - Global Summit 2025

AI & Cybersecurity - Global Summit 2025

What’s next for the Independent Regulator for Football?

Sport Charities Board & Trustee Duties

Financial Regulations, Risk & Governance

Update on the Football Governance Bill - Progress & Timelines

Q&A with Chair of FIFA DRC

How EU & Competition Law is Impacting the Future Structure of Football

The Evolving Landscape for Player Agents

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment

Developing Effective Approaches to Integrity in Football

Key Football Law Cases Update

Unique Challenges with Player Welfare in Women’s Football

Player & Manager Contracts in Men & Women’s Football

Key Trends in Football Player Transfer Agreements

Motorsport Law Conference 2025 - Presentation - FIM Update on new Dispute Resolution Procedures

Motorsport Law Conference 2025 - Regulatory & Governance Update

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The Future of the Independent Regulator for Football in England - Key Takeaways

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2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained

Key Considerations for Sports Organisations on Senior Executive Pay

The new “senior managers” regime in English football: lessons from financial services and preparatory steps for clubs

How football clubs manage criminal allegations against players

Navigating multi-club ownership compliance: A practical guide for in-house legal teams

Selling a Football Club: Five Essential Due Diligence Checks on Buyers

What Is the Real Impact of the CJEU’s Seraing Judgment on the Future of Sports Arbitration?

Can Athletes and Officials Be Disciplined for Out-of-Work Conduct in the UK?

The Football Governance Act 2025: A Legal Analysis of What Has Changed

Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki

Navigating Appeal Proceedings before CAS – Practical Tips and Insights - CAS Code Commentary Series Note 1

Unique Challenges with Player Welfare in Women's Football

Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC

How the Football Governance Act 2025 will affect debt financing in English football

Tackling abuse in women’s football: Practical steps for professional organisations and grassroots sport

An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns

Essential guidance for clubs on complying with UEFA stadium safety requirements: Analysing AZ Alkmaar v UEFA

Deal Or No Deal? WhatsApp, Emails & The Goalposts Of Contract Formation In The Context Of FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Rights

Sporting Succession and Co-Existing Clubs: CAS Award Clarifies the Boundaries of Sporting Succession

CAS panel dismisses Drogheda’s appeal: A cautionary tale for multi-club investors

How a footballer won the battle for $700k unpaid wages against former club in sporting succession case

Can No-Poach Agreements Be Justified? Insights from the AG Opinion on Portuguese Football

Determining the level of compensation for out-of-contract football players in English Football: The role of the PFCC

Key lessons for sports agents, directors & trustees following UK Supreme Court ruling on ‘profits rule’

How can FIFA enforce agent rules? CAS panel overturns agent suspension in Beckett v FIFA case

What athletes need to know about sports betting and anti-corruption rules