Wed, April 15, 2020
Banned athletes could benefit from postponed Olympics
Athletes who are currently serving doping bans could benefit from the postponement of the Olympic games as their ban could be completed in the next year making them eligible to compete.
Fri, April 10, 2020
Useful Considerations for Online Hearings
As the world adapts to holding online meetings and hearings we have created a list containing a few useful tips, whether you are the host or attendee.
Wed, April 08, 2020
FIFA approves later transfer windows and extensions to player contracts
FIFA has given approval to move transfer windows to later in the season and to also extend player contracts until leagues are completed once the suspension due to coronavirus is lifted.
Tue, April 07, 2020
US Prosecutors allege FIFA members took bribes for Qatar World Cup votes
US Prosecutors have revealed new allegations of bribes being paid to FIFA Executive Committee members in order to gain their vote for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup.
Mon, April 06, 2020
Israel Folau pay-out from Rugby Australia at risk as governing body financially struggles due to Covid-19 outbreak
Australian rugby player Israel Folau’s multi-million dollar pay-out could take a large hit if Rugby Australia is forced to enter insolvency during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Fri, April 03, 2020
World Athletics v Vincent Kipsegechi Yator
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Vincent Kipsegechi Yator has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Thu, April 02, 2020
The legal realities of an ‘extension’ to the current season
John Mehrzad QC and Joe Bryan explain the legal realities of an ‘extension’ to the football season
Wed, April 01, 2020
Businessman admits to providing gifts in order to secure votes for Tokyo Olympics
Questions have been raised over the successful Tokyo bid to host the 2020 Olympics after a businessman admitted to giving International Olympic Committee members gifts in order to secure their votes.
Tue, March 31, 2020
Newcastle United become first Premier League side to place staff on temporary leave due to coronavirus
Newcastle United non-playing employees have been informed that due to the coronavirus epidemic they will be placed on temporary leave with staff being able to claim 80% of their wages, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month, whilst first team players will still be paid their full salaries.