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Professional Football Contracts: Key Clauses

Transfers of professional football players, whether at the national or the international levels, make sporting news headlines whenever they take place, not least because of the eye-watering sums often involved. Last summer’s football transfer window was no exception, and the transfer, at the last minute,

SPORTS IMAGE RIGHTS IN SWITZERLAND

Image rights are not legally recognised as such in all countries around the world, for example, in the United Kingdom, where they are only recognised for tax purposes. In the United States, image rights, known, as rights of publicity, are not recognised in all the

THE DIARRA CASE AND FIFA

This case is a legal battle between the former Arsenal and Chelsea football player, Lassana Diarra, and FIFA, the World Governing Body of Association Football, and its final outcome could change the landscape of association football. The Background In 2013, Diarra signed a 4-year contract with Lokomotiv

E-SPORTS IN SWITZERLAND

E-Sports, or electronic sports, may be defined as competitive video gaming, played, individually or in teams, on special consoles and personal computers. This form of video gaming involves humans competing against humans, usually with spectators, often millions of fans watching online and many also in

Tennis: WADA appeals doping acquittal of Jannik Sinner

WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has confirmed that, on 26 September 2024, it has filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of the Italian tennis player, Jannik Sinner, who was found by an independent tribunal of the International Tennis

Formula 1: AT&T Expands Partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing

It is well known that technology plays an important role in Formula 1 motor racing and AT&T announced, on 16 October 2024, an extension of its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing starting in 2025. In Formula 1, milliseconds count and can make the difference between

Swiss amateur footballer suspended and fined for doping!

A Swiss amateur footballer has been suspended by the Disciplinary Chamber of Swiss Sport for four years for the possession and attempted use of the prohibited substance RAD140 (SARM (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator) and also fined. In February 2023, a package containing the substance and addressed

Italy: Sports Betting Regulation 

Sports betting in Italy is popular and growing, especially in its online version.  Some facts and figures:  During this year, the online gambling industry in Italy is expected to bring in a revenue of €2.89 billion. This reflects a robust growth trend in the sector.   Also, according to

Football: EU Complaint filed against FIFA

An unprecedented legal complaint has been filed at the European Commission (EC) against the World Governing Body of Association Football, FIFA, alleging abuse of its dominant position regarding the international football calendar. The complaint has been made by the top 39 European Leagues, including the English