The lifecycle of an international athlete - Important pension considerations

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Published Wednesday, 16 August 2023.

Improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In Sport – Lessons From Australia & UAE

Published Wednesday, 26 October 2022.

Can Football Contracts Be Changed Or Varied Mid-Term? If So, What Can Players Do About It?

Published Thursday, 20 October 2022.

Jurisdiction Disputes: When Can National Bodies Hear FIFA-Related Employment Claims?

Published Friday, 30 September 2022.

Ensuring Fair Process For Players In Sexual Assault Claims - The Jake Virtanen NHL Case

Published Friday, 26 August 2022.

Premier League captains reaffirm stance against racism

Unilateral extension options in football contracts: Are they valid and enforceable?

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Published Monday, 13 June 2022.

Key Principles On Player Contracts From The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (Part 2: Interpretation & Performance)

Published Thursday, 26 May 2022.

FIFA’s New Football Tribunal – Key Changes & Practical Issues For Practitioners

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Published Wednesday, 08 December 2021.

How The FA’s Visa Requirements Apply To American & Major League Soccer Players

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Published Wednesday, 29 September 2021.

Sport and employment law – the year in review 2020/21

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Published Friday, 14 May 2021.

How Brexit Affects England's “Kolpak” Cricketers – And What Happens Next?

Published Thursday, 11 February 2021.

Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in Europe

Published Wednesday, 06 January 2021.

Key sports law cases and developments of 2020 – UK & Ireland

Published Wednesday, 23 December 2020.

Key sports law cases and developments of 2020 – North America

Published Wednesday, 23 December 2020.

Freedom of speech vs. employment obligations in Germany – the cases of Joshiko Saibou & Jadon Sancho

Published Friday, 25 September 2020.

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

Published Monday, 21 September 2020.

FIFA welcomes ground-breaking legal changes that strengthen the protection of workers’ rights in Qatar

FIFA World Cup Host Country has announced major changes to its labour laws
Workers may now change jobs without employer’s permission
Non-discriminatory minimum wage represents a first in the region
Historical move has been praised by international human rights organisations

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.

G League players unionize with assist from the NBPA

With the assistance and support of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), G League players have organized and formed their own union, temporarily named the Basketball Players Union (BPU).

A review of the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal’s first COVID-19 decision (Surmacz v. BM SLAM Stal)

Published Thursday, 18 June 2020.

Can sports clubs compel players to return to play and waive health and safety liability?

Published Friday, 05 June 2020.

Covid-19: the challenges and opportunities facing Spain’s sports industry

Published Thursday, 21 May 2020.

‘Raising Our Game’: Lifting up women’s professional football

FIFPRO is today launching Raising Our Game, a forward-thinking report about women’s professional football which puts players at the heart of the planned development and rebuilding of the sport after the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: a legal perspective on FIFA’s guiding principles for national football associations

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Published Friday, 10 April 2020.

Meza V. Ecuador: The Challenges Of Bringing Human Rights Claims In Sporting Disputes

Published Friday, 05 May 2023.

Key Principles On Player Contracts From The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (Part 3 – Compensation For Wrongful Termination)

Published Wednesday, 26 October 2022.

Workplace Discrimination For Football Beliefs? Rangers Fan Makes An Unusual Claim

Published Tuesday, 04 October 2022.

Major League Baseball Players Association launches campaign to unionize Minor Leaguers

What obligations do clubs owe players if suspending their contract for Covid-19 (FCSB v Planic)?

Published Friday, 12 August 2022.

FIFA extends temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine

‘Fouls’ Off The Field of Play – Key Considerations For Athletes, Clubs & Sponsors

Published Friday, 27 May 2022.

The Lifecycle Of An International Athlete – Negotiating Sponsorship & Endorsements Deals

Published Friday, 13 May 2022.

Protecting Filipino Athletes Abroad: Labor Registration & Visa Requirements

Published Friday, 12 November 2021.

UEFA working group on workers’ rights makes first visit to World Cup 2022 hosts

In May, UEFA set up a dedicated working group to gain a better or further understanding regarding the issues surrounding human rights in Qatar up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and beyond.