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24th Oct 20197th May 2020 Lex Sportiva CAS, Conferences, Image Rights

The FCE Congress

As the dust settles in Sarajevo after the inaugural FCE Congress on football law in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, we reflect on this ground breaking event organised by Sabrina Buljubasic and Dev Kumar Parmar. The conference was hosted just outside of the city at the beautiful Tarcin Resort. With the combination of … Continue reading The FCE Congress

9th Oct 201919th Jan 2021 Lex Sportiva Football, M&A, Regulation & Governance

Major League Soccer’s Single-Entity Structure

With the MLS reluctant to give up their centralised power, it appears the single-entity structure is here to stay…for now. Tweet Major League Soccer (“MLS”) was founded in 1993 as part of the United States successful bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Since its inception, the MLS has grown into one of the … Continue reading Major League Soccer’s Single-Entity Structure

2nd Oct 20197th Nov 2019 Lex Sportiva Football, Regulation & Governance

50+1 Rule: The Bundesliga

“While the rest of Europe has boring leagues, half-empty stadia and clubs on the verge of bankruptcy, German football is in remarkable health.” Former UEFA President Michel Platini’s words of praise for the Bundesliga at the 41st DFB Conference are proof of Germany’s vibrant and sustainable football league, especially its first division, the Bundesliga. This … Continue reading 50+1 Rule: The Bundesliga

15th Aug 20197th May 2020 Lex Sportiva FIFA Regulations, Football, Intermediaries

The Endless War Against Agents: A Cap on Commission?

“No one likes us; we don't care!” This is a famous chant that used to be sung by Millwall supporters as a response to near constant criticism, from the press and the football governing bodies. Notwithstanding, this chant could easily be sung by football agents over the last couple of decades. Since the profession started … Continue reading The Endless War Against Agents: A Cap on Commission?

5th Aug 20191st Oct 2019 Lex Sportiva Marketing, Social Media

Social Media in Sports

Social media and new technologies have taken the world by storm in the last decade. It is now impossible to imagine an industry that has not been directly impacted by this phenomenon, including sports. Since the rise of social media, sports have become more accessible and widespread. Fans can get the most updated sports results, … Continue reading Social Media in Sports