Suarez bite: the real impact
Much has been written since the FA handed down a 10 game ban about the proportionality of response and the impartiality of the independent panel set up to investigate the Suarez incident. However, it is worth taking a moment to consider the political and commercial consequences of Suarez’s latest transgression.
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Charles Maurice
Charlie is a senior associate at Stevens & Bolton LLP and specialises in the sports, media and entertainment sectors. Charlie advises on a wide range of sporting issues and has particular experience in the motor racing and football industries.
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Interesting piece from an angle that is rarely discussed in any level of depth. This kind of reputational damage can run both ways though. Liverpool's shirt sponsor is a perfect case. Last year, Standard Charter became embroiled in an investigation by the NY Dept of Financial Services (which settled) and continues to be investigated by the Fed, FBI, and the DOJ.
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