Within the contemporary legal landscape, the protection of personal data, especially relating to health issues, has assumed increasing importance in the sporting sector, in which organisational, medical and media-related requirements intersect with the safeguarding of fundamental individual rights. The Italian legal system aligns with the EU
Lausanne, 8 June 2026 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport has partially upheld an appeal by football player Boris Cespedes (Bolivia) against a FIFA decision, concerning an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). Mr Cespedes’ suspension from any football-related activity has been reduced from a period
Lausanne, 2 June 2026 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled on two appeals by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF, in Spanish) against FIFA concerning sanctions for the use of a homophobic chant by Mexican fans. The CAS Panel ruled that FMF
Fighting racism in football in France is an ongoing issue and the French Football Federation (FFF) condemns all forms of discrimination through its ‘Stop Violence and Discrimination’ campaign. The FFF provides an official ‘I'll Report’ platform for reporting any reprehensible behaviour, which is then handled by
Racism in football continues to be a blemish on the beautiful game in many parts of the world, including Israel. Reports by Givat Haviva’s “Kick It Out” programme, which monitors racism and violence in Israeli football, have identified a continuing rise in racist chanting and violent
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
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