Sell-on clauses in football transfer agreements, which stipulate a percentage of a future transfer fee for the selling club, are generally permissible under European Union (EU) competition law, but can be subject to scrutiny if they restrict competition or unfairly impact player freedom of movement. Whilst
It was with much anticipation (see our previous news item posted on 3 April 2025) that the international legal and sporting communities awaited the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case of RFC Seraing v FIFA (Case C-600/23), handed down
In the world of sports marketing, longevity can be a precious commodity. Sponsors seek to secure long-term visibility, whilst rights holders aim to maintain valuable partnerships. It is no surprise, therefore, that many sports marketing agreements feature familiar clauses such as options to renew, matching rights, and rights
The sports betting market in Germany this year is expected to be worth US$4.02 billion (around Sw. Frs. 3.54 billion), with an annual growth rate during the next five years of 2.79%, resulting in a market value of US$4.49 billion (around Sw. Frs. 3.95 billion). So,
The summer of 2025 is proving quite remarkable for women’s sport, including the UEFA Women’s Euro football tournament, which was held in Switzerland, capturing global media attention. But alongside the excitement on the pitch, a quieter, science-led revolution is underway off the pitch: one that could
In the world of professional association football, where multimillion-euro deals and global visibility are at stake, few figures are as influential, and as scrutinised, particularly from a legal point of view, as the sports agent. Behind every high-profile transfer or contract renegotiation lies the work
In Türkiye, gender equality in sport is a work in progress, despite a general increasing awareness of the need for and efforts to promote it. The participation of women in sport in Türkiye is growing, but women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles, for example,
In Israel, the participation of transgender women in sport is a topic of ongoing public and institutional discussion. A prominent example is the case of association football referee, Sapir Berman, who made history as the first openly transgender person to officiate in the Israeli Premier League.
Buyout clauses, also known as release clauses, are contractual provisions allowing association football players to terminate their employment contracts by paying a pre-agreed sum, thereby facilitating a move to another club. Whilst they are legally required in Spanish professional sport under Real Decreto 1006/1985, such clauses
In Israel, although there is no specific law on sports image rights, they are generally protected by intellectual property law, including trademarks and copyright, and by contract law, including provisions in sponsorship, endorsement and merchandising agreements, for example, football shirts, and also in sports events