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FFAR Under Scrutiny: AG Emiliou on the Limits of Sporting Self-Regulation

On 15 May 2025, Advocate General Emiliou delivered three key Opinions in the ROGON (C‑428/23), RRC Sports (C‑209/23), and Tondela (C‑133/24) cases, urging the Court of Justice to confirm that sports regulations - such as FIFA’s agent rules - are subject to EU competition and internal market law when they produce significant economic effects. While recognising the autonomy of sports bodies, the AG emphasised that only rules passing the Meca-Medina test of legitimacy, necessity and proportionality can be justified under EU Law. 
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CAS Decides on 2025 Club World Cup Elegibility Case

On 6 May 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected the appeals made in the context of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup eligibility dispute, clearing the way for a decisive play-off between Los Angeles Football Club and Club América to claim Club León’s vacated spot in the 2025 tournament.
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Sanctions after Termination without Just Cause: CAS 2023/A/10150 Club Al Faisaly v. Ahmed Mohamed Feki & FIFA

Upon careful examination of prior cases and the established practices within the relevant framework, the Panel determined that the competent authority is not inherently obligated to impose a sanction when the criteria outlined in Article 17.4 FIFA RSTP are satisfied. Drawing from various decisions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), this case emphasized that the party facing sanctions bears the responsibility to present clear and compelling justifications that would warrant the omission of any sanctions.

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Special Report: Football Taxation - Key Insights for Clubs and Players

 
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The edition's Special Report, “Football Taxation - Key Insights for Clubs and Players”, provides a comprehensive analysis of all significant football jurisdictions (11 in total: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Türkiye and the UK) and how tax law operates in them. Of course, numerous tax applications, from image rights and transfer contracts to new technologies, are thoroughly analyzed.

This Special Report serves not merely as an overview but as a comprehensive examination of the strategic legal complexities associated with football, taxation and best practices. Authored by distinguished football and tax experts, it meticulously analyzes various tax issues, including image rights, personal income and loan agreements, to quote a few. This thorough evaluation elucidates the intricate legal and strategic implications inherent in properly assessing the applicable tax regime to a given situation.

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