Racism in football in Germany is a continuing issue that reflects broader tensions in German society. In football, reported instances affect players from the German national team down to the grass roots level. Whilst the German Football Association (DFB) has implemented anti-discrimination campaigns, these are regarded as
On 29 May 2026, the Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) has found a football official guilty of sexual misconduct for suggestive remarks and inappropriate physical contact and ordered him to undergo behavioural training. In September 2023, the Swiss Sport Ethics and Abuse Reporting Service received a report
We are very proud and pleased to announce that our Milan Office, located in the heart of the City at Via Cerva 18, has been included by the Italian Embassy in the official list of lawyers practicing in Italy, who may serve as a point
Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has imposed a 10-month suspension upon the Swiss wrestler, Maurus Zogg, for hydrochlorothiazide contamination due to the presence, possession, and use of the prohibited substance, and has also fined him. Following an out-of-competition doping test, analysis of a sample from the wrestler
The Swiss Sports Tribunal (SST) has recently issued the following Press Release: For the first time, the SST is making several decisions of the Swiss Olympic Disciplinary Chamber (SODC) available on the SST website at sportstribunal.ch. From now on, certain decisions of the SODC, a body within
Racism in football in Italy constitutes a structural issue which, in recent years, has assumed increasing significance not only from a social and media perspective, but also from a legal standpoint. Incidents of racial discrimination against professional football players — manifested through offensive chants, verbal abuse,
On 19 May 2026, Dr. Lucien W. Valloni, Partner at VALLONI Attorneys at Law, will speak at a webinar organised by the International Committee of the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association: “Recent Developments in International Sports Arbitration: On the Road to Los Angeles
Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has handed down, on 1 May 2026, a 14-month suspension on a National League A rugby player, due to stanozolol contamination, for the presence, possession, and use of the prohibited substance, and has also fined him. Following an out-of-competition doping control, analysis
Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) has issued a warning to two parties involved in proceedings for violating the provisions relating to the protection of proceedings and has fined them as well as requiring them to cover part of the legal costs. Whilst proceedings were underway before the
It is sad to report, but racism in football in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to be a serious issue, with reports of abuse at both the professional and grassroots levels of the game, which have reached high levels in 2026. These reports often involve online