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SWISSMEDIC, THE FEDERAL OFFICE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER SECURITY AND SWISS SPORT INTEGRITY HAVE ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ON 30 JUNE 2026:

“Cross-agency targeted campaign "Peptides 2026" On 22 June 2026, Swissmedic, together with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS), and Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) conducted a targeted campaign against illegally imported peptides. In the campaign, shipments suspected of containing illegally imported peptides or comparable substances

MATCH FIXING IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Match fixing involves arranging, in advance, the outcome or conduct of a match or a tournament, or any event within a match or tournament. The main attraction for players and fans of association football, or, indeed, any other sport, is the uncertainty of the outcome of

AMATEUR ICE HOCKEY PLAYER BANNED AND FINED FOR DOPING CASE

Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has imposed, on 17 June 2026, a three-year suspension upon an amateur ice hockey player for possession and attempted trafficking of prohibited substances and has fined him. During a postal inspection, a package containing the prohibited substances tamoxifen, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and clenbuterol,

MONEY LAUNDERING IN FOOTBALL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Professional football in the United Kingdom (UK) is officially regarded as a high-risk target for money laundering. In fact, the UK Government National Risk Assessment expressly includes professional football within its financial crime focus. There are a number of reasons why money laundering in football is a

AMATEUR ICE HOCKEY PLAYER BANNED AND FINED FOR DOPING CASE

Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has imposed, on 17 June 2026, a three-year suspension upon an amateur ice hockey player for possession and attempted trafficking of prohibited substances and has fined him. During a postal inspection, a package containing the prohibited substances tamoxifen, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and clenbuterol,

SWISS SPORT INTEGRITY ISSUES A WARNING TO A SWISSS BASKETBALL CLUB

On 22 June 2026, Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) issued a warning to a Swiss LNA (League Nationale A) basketball club for failure to meet its obligations. Doping prevention and education programmes are essential for protecting athletes' health and their right to fair play. They are designed to

FIGHTING RACISM IN FOOTBALL IN SWITZERLAND

Racism is a blight on the ‘beautiful game’ throughout the world and Switzerland is no exception. In fact, racism in football in Switzerland is an ongoing issue in the professional game and also at the grass roots level. This has prompted significant scrutiny of how the Swiss

LATEST RULING BY THE SWISS SPORTS TRIBUNAL

The Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) has rejected, on 12 June 2026, an appeal by the President of a Swiss football club against a decision by Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI). The official's reprimand for discrimination against women's football has been upheld, and he has also been ordered

SPORTS EMPLOYMENT LEGAL ISSUES IN ITALY

Sports employment law in Italy is currently undergoing a period of significant legislative and practical development. This is driven by the full implementation of the so-called Sports Reform introduced by Legislative Decree No. 36/2021, as subsequently amended. This legislative intervention has profoundly reshaped the traditional structure of

ELENI SERIFI JOINS OUR LAW FIRM

    We are very pleased to announce that Eleni Serifi joins our Law Firm on 15 June 2026. With 10 years of experience in international arbitration and commercial law across Switzerland, France and Greece, Eleni will be the Head of Commercial Arbitration at the Firm and also