'Win It On The Pitch’ - EC Registers European Citizens’ Initiative To Protect European Sports Model
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled “Win It On The Pitch”1. The initiative calls on the Commission to protect a European model of sport “based on values, solidarity, sustainability and open competition”.
Following a year in which “fan power” has shown itself to be more than capable2 of bringing about change in sport, it’s notable that the ECI was notified by an executive director of Football Supporters Europe (FSE): a football fan network and representative body of supporters in the UEFA region.
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Written by
Anand Patel
Partner, Level
Anand is a competition/antitrust and regulatory specialist with significant experience advising on competition law and compliance issues, the drafting of rules and regulations, and disputes.
Anand's clients include sports governing bodies, international federations, player associations, clubs, teams, agents and executives. He has a wealth of experience advising sports bodies and stakeholders on competition law issues and the drafting of rules, regulations and policies, and has worked across a range of sports, including football, tennis, cricket, rugby, boxing, motorsport and sailing.
Karolis Pocius
Associate, Linklaters
Karolis is a Brussels-based competition lawyer specialising in all areas of competition law, including anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance and merger control.
Irfan Allana
Irfan is an associate in Linklaters’ Employment and Incentives team in London, having previously worked in the firm’s Brussels office. He particularly enjoys working with clients in the sports sector and on Diversity & Inclusion issues.
