Newcastle United is up for sale once again and has had interest from Saudi Arabia, but be careful what you wish for.... Lex Sportiva looks at the controversial takeover proposal.
Football during Covid-19: No play no pay?
Could you ever have imagined life without football? A time where football competitions were cancelled or postponed all over the world? A time when, in most parts of the world, a football match could not be scheduled due to social distancing? Well, that’s the situation we find ourselves in! National competitions are cancelled or postponed … Continue reading Football during Covid-19: No play no pay?
Bridge Transfers
On 13 February 2020 (in Circular no. 1709) FIFA announced its new edition of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (FIFA RSTP) that entered into force on 1 March 2020. This new version includes important news that will affect future 'transfer windows' of football players. The most important change is the introduction of … Continue reading Bridge Transfers
VAR, What is it good for? Absolutely nothing?
In the 2010's, the football world underwent some significant changes. From nuanced transfer clauses to advanced goal-line technology, the game has been modernised. In the last year of the decade, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was finally introduced in the Premier League. Since then, the ripples of that technology have been felt far and wide. … Continue reading VAR, What is it good for? Absolutely nothing?
FIFA’s Regulatory Changes to TPO
FIFA has changed its definition of Third Party Ownership. Why has it done so and what are the consequences for players?
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