Sports employment disputes in Italy are governed by a distinctive interaction between State law and the rules of the sports system. This is particularly relevant in professional football, where employment relationships between clubs and players, as well as those involving coaches and other sports professionals, are
The Göthberg v. Lazio Women case (CAS 2025/A/11527) is set to become an important precedent in the field of women’s sports employment law. The decision clarifies that, within the FIFA/CAS framework, the absence of a signature and registration does not necessarily prevent the formation of an
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