Lex Sportiva CAS, Financial Fair Play, Football, Regulation & Governance

Man City v UEFA: Is their CAS Appeal admissible?

On 6th June 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) registered an Appeal filed by Manchester City Football Club (MCFC). The Appeal was against the decision taken by the Investigatory Chamber (IC) of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) to refer the pending case against MCFC to the Adjudicatory Chamber (AC) of the CFCB. … Continue reading Man City v UEFA: Is their CAS Appeal admissible?

Lex Sportiva FIFA Regulations, Football, Intermediaries

FIFA’s New Agents’ Regulations

If we asked people in the street what they thought of intermediaries I'm sure critics would label them money grabbers or blame them for the hyper-inflation of transfer prices. By contrast supporters might argue that intermediaries constitute an essential part of the football ecosystem. What neither would really discuss is whether FIFA should regulate this … Continue reading FIFA’s New Agents’ Regulations

Lex Sportiva FIFA Regulations, Football, Transfers

Contractual Hazard: Medical Examinations

Real Madrid recently signed Belgium star Eden Hazard. To conclude the deal, the Spanish club had to sign, inter alia:  A transfer agreement with Chelsea FC, which stipulated a transfer fee of around €100 million andAn employment contract with the player. When such a big star like Hazard is transferred to a top club like … Continue reading Contractual Hazard: Medical Examinations