Under Swiss Law, association rules become binding upon their members when adopted by the competent body in accordance with statutes and proper communication. This is based on the principle of association autonomy. The requirements, thereby, are adoption by the competent body, compliance with the statutes, proper communication and respect for overriding legal principles such as good faith and proportionality.
Facts and Procedure
FK DAC 1904 (DAC or Appellant) and Gyori (collectively, the Clubs) are part of the same Multi-Club Ownership (MCO) structure within the Dutch group, STAK,[1] which is a foundation incorporated under Dutch Law to separate legal ownership from economic ownership of shares.
In this context, the MCO Rules, as introduced by UEFA are as follows:
- The assessment date for UEFA Club Competition (UCC) Regulations was 3 June 2024 for the 2024-2025 season.
- Pursuant to the amendment...
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