Tensions Arise between players and the Royal Spanish Football Federation
Given the history of Women’s sports around the world, it is likely no surprise to hear that there is often a feeling of mistrust between...
LEGAL ANALYSIS
An Inside Look into The Life of Major League Soccer’s Legal Counsel – Nashville SC
For many attorneys and law students aspiring to utilize their legal degrees to work in the sports industry, an in-house position with a...
Nastiness in Naples: Club President Issues Ultimatum to African Players
With the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup looming on the horizon, clubs around the world are faced with the anxiety-inducing reality of sending...
Barcelona’s Troubling Financial Situation
FC Barcelona has enjoyed much success on the domestic and European levels in the 21st century. Since the turn of the century, they’ve won...
FIFA’s Friendly Fire: Ukrainian Club Taking FIFA to Court over June Ruling
Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, FIFA has attempted to demonstrate solidarity by assisting foreign nationals...
Breaking Down the Legal Proceedings Surrounding the European Super League: Final Decision Expected
This past week in Luxembourg, Europe's highest judicial body, the European Union Court of Justice, heard legal arguments surrounding the...
Court of Arbitration for Sport Dismisses Russian Appeals
On July 15, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed all appeals filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) against Fédération...
Club or Country: The Devastating Repercussions for A Player Faced with A Difficult Decision
In a year with the FIFA Men’s World Cup on the horizon, it’s normal for moments that spark widespread debate among supporters to appear...
For the Good of the Game: The Faces of FIFA’s Corruption May Finally Face Repercussions
While American football fans and legal analysts have fixated their attention on events pertaining to the numerous lawsuits entered...
Better Not Be Caught with a Celebratory Drink In Your Hands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
In an eyebrow-raising, but less-than-surprising decision, FIFA has re-stated its policies regarding following all laws in countries that...
If You Can’t Sign Him, Sue Him? The Most Interesting Transfer No One is Talking About
In the world of international soccer – or football as they implore it be called overseas – the process of player transfers can be...
A Blip in The Road: Canada Soccer’s Rocky World Cup Preparation
As the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar grows closer, one might be inclined to believe that the period of preparation for the...
Apple Reaches Media Rights Deal With Major League Soccer
Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) have agreed on a 10-year deal to air all MLS content, including games, exclusively on Apple TV for a...
David Tepper’s Real Estate Holding Company Files For Bankruptcy
In a calculated move, GT Real Estate Holdings, LLC (“GTRE”), owned by Panthers and Charlotte FC owner David Tepper, has filed for Chapter...
Boehly’s Purchase of Chelsea is the Start of a New Chapter
When Roman Abramovich became the owner of Chelsea in 2003, they had only won one Premier League title and zero Champions League or Europa...
La Liga to File Complaint to UEFA Over Mbappé’s Extension
In what is arguably the biggest transfer saga of all time, French star Kylian Mbappé has decided to stay in the capital of his home...
United States Soccer National Teams Agree On New CBAs
Both the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), through the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association, and the U.S. Men’s...
CAS Releases Full Order on Russia’s Request for Provisional Measures
Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its decisions on the Football Union of Russia’s (FUR) requests to stay the...
The Sale Is Final; It is Time For The Washington Spirit To Move On From the Shadows Of Their Past
When you hear the phrase “toxic workplace” in relation to a Washington D.C. sports team, your brain may immediately go to the Washington...
The Challenger Cup & The Challenges Women Soccer Faces in Injury Risk
The National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) hosted an extended preseason tournament, The Challenger Cup, over the last two weeks, leading...
