Greek sports law: professional sport - part 2

on Friday, 11 May 2012. Posted in Editors Choice

Greek sports law: professional sport - part 2

In the second part of the this article the author examines Articles 59-118 of the controversial Greek Sports Law, 2725/1999, and explains how these pertain to professional sport in Greece. 

HMRC and image rights

on Friday, 11 May 2012. Posted in Editors Choice

HMRC and image rights

A footballer's 'image rights' can form an essential part of his earning potential and the use of the term has become increasingly common when reading about footballers' wages. Wayne Rooney, Sol Campbell and the ubiquitous, David Beckham are all high profile players whose earnings from image rights are at the top end of the spectrum and have often been dissected by the press.

BOA lose bye-law appeal

Written by Andrew Nixon on Friday, 04 May 2012. Posted in Editors Choice

BOA lose bye-law appeal

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has lost its appeal against WADA's ruling on lifetime Olympic bans for athletes found guilty of doping offences. The ruling opens the door for athletes serving BOA bye-law bans to compete at the London Olympics, subject to meeting relevant qualification criteria.