There are 13 cricket leagues worldwide, with the IPL leading T20 cricket since 2008. Central contracts, essential for player security in national teams, face challenges due to lucrative franchise deals. The ECB's financial strategies aim to sustain international cricket amid rising player salaries and scheduling conflicts with franchise commitments.
Are Financial Payouts Enough for Football Managers?
The article analyses the significant financial severance payments received by Premier League managers upon dismissal and argues that this creates a media narrative that overlooks their victim status. It calls for a shift in perception to address the broader impacts of dismissal, urging lawmakers to reconsider employment rights and the fairness of such terminations.
The European Super League vs UEFA: Redefining Competition Law in Sport
The European Super League, launched in 2021 by 12 elite clubs, faced backlash for undermining open competition. Accusations of anti-competitive practices against UEFA escalated to court. The CJEU's 2023 ruling criticised UEFA's regulations, marking a pivotal shift in sports competition law and increasing scrutiny on sports governing bodies regarding transparency and fairness.
WADA publishes 2025 Prohibited List
On 25 September 2024, WADA released its revised 2025 Prohibited List which takes effect from 1 January 2025. Key changes include allowing blood donation by athletes under specific conditions, classifying Hydrafinil as a non-specified stimulant and confirming Guanfacine as non-prohibited. Athletes must review the list to ensure compliance.
On Loan and Playing Against My Own: Safeguarding Integrity?
Loan transfers usually pose a great opportunity for small football clubs to boost their squads with better players at a lower cost, however, these players are often forbidden to play against their parent clubs, either by loan clauses or national regulations. In this post we will analyse these restrictions, understand their basis, and find out if they are safeguarding competitions.
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