DVTK Kosarlabda KFT)

The Chilean Player Ziomara Esket Morrison Jara filed a claim against the Hungarian Club DVTK Kosarlabda KFT for outstanding salaries, flight reimbursement, tax certificates and interest.

AFC Club Licensing Task Force agree to raise standards with new regulations

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment towards strengthening the professional landscape of Asian football was further underlined after the AFC Club Licensing Task Force approved the revisions to the AFC Club Licensing Regulations at its first meeting held online today.

The CAS Hearing In The Procedure Between The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) And The Russian Anti-doping Agency (RUSADA) Is Maintained

New Zealand withdraws women’s team

The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation has withdrawn its women’s national team that was entered to participate in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship program due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions.

COVID-19: Time for Sport to ‘Build Back Better’

World Players Association sets guiding principles to support the recovery and rebuilding of the global sport industry

The FA Chairman Greg Clarke has written to FA Council Members ahead of October meeting

I trust that you are well in these difficult times and look forward to speaking with you all on Thursday at our Council meeting.

Launch of Sports Law News Roundtable E1

Swimming Australia and The Seven Network joint statement

The Seven Network and Swimming Australia have agreed to terminate their broadcast partnership following Swimming Australia’s inability to hold the Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials in 2020 due to the COVID- 19 pandemic as required under Seven’s media rights agreement.

UEFA allows return of fans at maximum 30% of capacity pending approval of local authorities

The UEFA Executive Committee today decided, following the successful pilot match that was held at the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest on 24 September, to allow the partial return of spectators for UEFA matches where local laws permit, starting from next week’s national team matches.

ULEB files competition complaint before European Commission against Euroleague organizer ECA

ULEB, the association of the 11 major basketball leagues in Europe, has filed a competition complaint against Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA), the organizer of EuroLeague which is the most prestigious basketball club competition in Europe.

Scottish FA launches grassroots football support fund

The Scottish FA has launched Give for Grassroots, a new support fund that will allow fans of Scottish football to help grassroots clubs continue to provide for children within their local communities.

IOC and Tokyo 2020 agree on measures to deliver games fit for a post-corona world

The IOC coordination commission and the tokyo 2020 organising committee agreed today, 25 september, on a series of measures to make the olympic games tokyo 2020 fit for a post-corona world.

Information for Para athletes and IPC members on COVID-19

The purpose of this biweekly update is to keep everyone within the Paralympic Movement informed of the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to the Paralympic Games and Para sport.

IOC President Bach writes to Olympic Movement: Olympism and Corona II

IOC President Thomas Bach today sent another message to the Olympic Movement entitled “Olympism and Corona II” to follow up on his first letter, which was sent at the end of April.

How rugby union is responding to Covid-19: a legal update

Published Monday, 21 September 2020.

Shaping peace together through sport: IOC emphasises the unifying power of the Olympic Games

Ahead of the International Day of Peace, celebrated around the world this Monday, 21 September, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has emphasised the power of sport.

The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation announces testing has returned to pre Covid-19 level

The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has announced that out-of-competition testing has returned to normal levels following a reduction being caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

IIHF cancels Continental Cup

The IIHF Council, following the recommendations of the IIHF COVID-19 Expert Group, has decided to cancel the 2020/21 IIHF Continental Cup, due to the ongoing pandemic.

M&A in Sports: has COVID-19 moved the goalposts?

Published Monday, 24 August 2020.

Formula 1 and esports in the time of Coronavirus

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

How the UAE sports sector is adapting to COVID-19

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Why long-term private equity capital in sport is a potential game changer

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Regulation 8 national team representation (COVID-19 residency criteria adjustment)

The World Rugby Executive Committee approved an adjustment to Regulation 8 (eligibility) in July to combat the exceptional disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic on the necessary residency criteria for players wishing to qualify for a national union.

Bureau of the FIFA Council approves FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations

USD 1.5 billion available to football community, including men’s and women’s professional, youth and grassroots football, through a system of combined grants and loans under strict compliance requirements
Each member association to benefit from USD 1 million grant to protect and restart football, and an additional USD 500,000 specifically for women’s football during the third phase
Interest-free loans of up to USD 5 million available to member associations

UEFA’s 2020/21 competition eligibility guidelines and possible legal challenges by clubs

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

1541/20 (Charles, Wasserman Media Group LLC v/ Jiangsu Wutaishan Women Professional Basketball Club)

The American Player, Tina Charles, and her agency, Wasserman Media Group LLC filed a claim against the Chinese Club Jiangsu Wutaishan Women Professional Basketball Club for outstanding salaries, bonuses, agent fees, penalties and interest.

Key trends in sports broadcasting: does the model really need to change?

Published Monday, 02 November 2020.

Stronger together: IOC hails partnership with UN on its 75th anniversary and emphasises role of sport in building solidarity

As the United Nations (UN) celebrates its 75th anniversary, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has hailed the collaboration between the two organisations, while also emphasising the role that sport can play in fostering global solidarity in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

Champions Hockey League season cancelled

Due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Champions Hockey League cannot take place in 2020/21 as planned. The CHL Board was forced to take this difficult decision as the general situation in Europe has not improved.

FIFPRO publishes covid-19 recovery recommendations

FIFPRO is today publishing a set of recommendations to rebuild and strengthen the professional football industry during the pandemic, at the same time as protecting jobs, careers and the wellbeing of players.

EFL statement: Project Big Picture

The English Football League today confirms that it has been working on an innovative proposal titled ‘Project Big Picture’ with a number of Clubs in the Premier League that looks to reset the economics and governance across the English football pyramid and in the process, protect the game in both the short and long term.

Indian sports law update: BCCI conflict of interest cases and IPL’s Covid-19 rules

Published Friday, 09 October 2020.

Groundbreaking workshop sets tone for resumption of competitions

Ahead of the resumption of continental competitions, CAF has organized an online workshop on Club Licensing and Stadia from 29 September to 1 October 2020 to discuss with stakeholders the key elements in the organization of the game in the next couple of months.

Bureau of the FIFA Council approves International Match Protocol and adapts rules on release of players

In light of the current evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved FIFA’s Return to Football – International Match Protocol, which FIFA today shared with its 211 member associations and the six confederations.

Virtual meeting with membership

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) held a virtual information session with its membership on Tuesday.

USADA Virtually Hosts 19th Annual Science Symposium on Advancing Anti-Doping Science during Global Crisis

A statement from Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO

After the announcement that trials for spectators to return to sporting events from 1 October would now be cancelled because of a rise in coronavirus cases, it could be a number of months before fans return to stadiums. The COVID-19 alert level has moved to 4, meaning transmission is "high or rising exponentially."

Plans scrapped for fans to return to sports events in October

Plans for fans to return to watch live sporting events in October have been scrapped, according to cabinet office minister Michael Gove.

LawInSport Yearbook 2019-2020

on Tuesday, 22 September 2020.

Q&A with the IIHF President

Very positive, despite the many tough discussions we had about this upcoming season and the decisions that needed to be taken.

SAVE THE NEW DATE: WADA Global Education Conference

International Anti-Doping Leaders stand with athlete community in calling on WADA to go further and faster with meaningful anti-doping reform

Bureau of the FIFA Council temporarily adapts rules on release of players for September 2020 window due to COVID-19

In light of the recent evolution of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to temporarily adapt the rules concerning the release of players during the upcoming September international window, which is to be played only by UEFA member associations.

Professional Game Board agrees player welfare initiatives

The COVID-19 pandemic required changes to this season and next agreed by the PGB to cover Premiership and England matches. The player welfare initiatives will be under constant review and monitored weekly.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Procedures in Sport Disputes Resolution Second (Supplemental) Report - 12 08 2020

on Friday, 14 August 2020.

The safe return of spectators to elite sport - a health & safety perspective

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Olli Rehn confirmed COVID-19 steering committee chairman

In his address to the Finland Football Association (SPL-FBF) Congress over the weekend, Olli Rehn, who was confirmed recently to lead the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan steering committee, outlined FIFA’s response to the pandemic and stressed the major reforms implemented by the organisation in the field of financial management, ethics and good governance.