A Brief Review of the NFL Contractual System in Terms of the FIFA Legal Principles

According to the detailed research undertaken by Forbes in July 2019 “The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams 2019” (by Kurt Badenhausen)[1], more than half of the 50 most valuable sports franchises[2] belong to the National Football League (NFL). One should not be surprised if Real Madrid CF, Manchester United F.C., Juventus F.C. and many other solid soccer[3] teams are looking with envy and jealousy at their American fellow athletes.

Introduction

The fourth consecutive year of this “financial tournament” is marked by the fact the Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys) remains the most valuable sports franchise in the world of international professional sports at USD 5 billion. Curiously enough whilst the Cowboys lead virtual financial competition by far, their sporting results are quite mediocre. The Cowboys have failed to reach the NFC Championship Game[4] for last 23 (!!!) years.

The NFL has created the most unique and prosperous professional league where financial success of the franchise does not necessarily (and in some cases very rarely) depend on its successful performance on the field. To this end, it would be reasonable and useful to cast a glance on how...

Why not join us?

Football Legal is an independent media publishing football law contents on a daily basis dedicated to all football law practitioners (lawyers, clubs, federations, intermediaries, football stakeholders, etc.).

Get started