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How does 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 AMLR places strict compliance requirements on these newly cl…

News

Update on Lucas Paqueta

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s Vitor Pereira fined

One-match suspension against Decarl

FC Lugano's protest rejected

Nottingham Forest FC appeal partially upheld

Lewis Macari sanctioned for breaches of FA betting rules

UEFA and EFC unite to accelerate sustainability in European football

FC Dallas' Logan Farrington fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

UEFA plans to extend deadline rules on multiclub ownership following Crystal Palace demotion dispute

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation

County and League Appeals Results Circular for September 2025

Birmingham City and Ipswich Town sanctioned

European Parliament endorses UEFA’s vision for the future of football

AFC statement on FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision

A statement from UKAD’s Athlete Commission on the Enhanced Games

EFL Statement: Reading FC

Statement: Grimsby Town fined after fielding ineligible player

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

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

More Football Articles

Inside The New Stadium Finance Playbook: Opportunities & Credit Dynamics of Modern Venues

Understanding HMRC's 'Obvious Error' Powers: A Guide for Professional Athletes and Their Agents

The 2026 UEFA Business Case for Women's Football - Key Insights & Takeaways

Beyond the Super League: How the Madrid Ruling and Competition Law Are Reshaping Sports Governance

From Regulations to Representation: Understanding FIFA’s Change of Association Regulations Through Ryan Williams’ Journey

From Riyadh to London: A Comparative Guide to Sports Arbitration in Saudi Arabia and England & Wales

Procuring Sustainability Technology in Football: Reporting Duties, Greenwashing Risk, & Contractual Pitfalls

An Economist's View on Leicester City's Failed PSR Competition Law Challenge

A football club’s guide – dealing with information requests from the IFR and key risks for clubs, individuals and related parties

Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings – Annual Review 2025/26

Pathological Jurisdiction Clauses In Football Contracts (Part 1 – The Need For Exclusivity)

Pathological Jurisdiction Clauses In Football Contracts (Part 2 – The Narrow Exception & Best Practice)

Sport, Equality & Discrimination – Annual Review 2025/26

Sport & Competition Law – Annual Review 2025/26

Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete

Football Finance 2.0 – Navigating Debt Finance Under the Premier League’s Post‑PSR Framework

Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26

Sport & Commercial Law – Annual Review 2025/26

F1's Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure

Policing Football in 2026: Surveillance, Proportionality and the Limits of the Law (UK)

Sport, Safety and Participation – Annual Review 2025/26

Slovenia: The Next Port of Call for Football Investment? An Investor’s guide

Compliance Risks for Athletes Under The UAE's Social Media Framework

Player Compensation For ‘Just Cause’ Contract Termination: Lessons From QPR v Boavista CAS Case

Owning the Numbers: India’s New Legal Framework for Athlete Data Control (Part 1)

Owning the Numbers: Practical Levers, Disputes and the Road to CAS (Part 2)

Sports Technology Contracts & The EU Data Act Chapter 6: What it Means for Clubs, Leagues and Suppliers

Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC

Legal Guide to Investment in J.League Clubs (Part 2) – Ensuring Long-Term Success

Legal Guide to Investment in J.League Clubs (Part 1) – Structuring and Regulatory Approval

One Owner, Two Clubs, One Place: The Crystal Palace MCO Decision at CAS

Lessons from Pogba v. NADO Italia: Intent, Fault and Supplement Risk in Anti-Doping Cases