On The Ball: Episode 3
Our third episode is entitled “Sports Immigration: A to B isn’t always so simple”. Part 1 looks at the mechanics of sports immigration including international transfer regulations, governing body endorsements and immigration issues that athletes face.
Your Hosts
Justin Humphries (UK) – Editor-in-chief (LinkedIn)
Law graduate from Durham University with a Masters in International Sports Law from ISDE, Madrid (2019). Justin is currently working at UK Anti-Doping in the legal Case Management team. Articles include Tumbang Preso, Gender (In)Equality, VAR: Friend or foe? Tackling Match Fixing, The Cost of Happiness, LawInSport Conference, The FCE Congress. He has also hosted the “Lexicon of Sport” video series and co-hosts the “On The Ball” podcast.
Vishakh Ranjit (India) – Editor (LinkedIn)
Vishakh is a sports lawyer who holds a Master’s degree in International Sports Law from ISDE, Madrid (2019). He is an independent legal consultant advising clients on civil/criminal litigation, sports arbitration, contract negociation and sports regulatory issues. He is involved in producing Lex Sportiva’s “Lexicon of Sport” video series and co-hosts the “On The Ball” podcast. His articles include Man City v UEFA: Is their CAS Appeal admissible?
Key Resource:
Other Resources:
- https://www.lawinsport.com/topics/item/brexit-means-brexit-but-what-does-it-mean-for-the-premier-league-and-its-players
- http://eightyfivepoints.blogspot.com/2017/11/freedom-of-movement-of-footballers.html
- http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/policies/player-registration/points-based-system
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45146552https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=8627c380-f3ae-4945-af7f-5162ba4eff1e
- https://www.natlawreview.com/article/thrill-visa-agony-denial-visa-challenges-esports-athlete
- https://www.premierleague.com/news/597662
- https://www.reevaldo.com/story/2016/9/15/football-work-permit-premier-league-fa-foreign-playe
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