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Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening game at next summer's World Cup finals despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo able to play at World Cup despite red card against Republic of Ireland
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening game at next summer's World Cup finals despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
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Regulations released prescribing the top five tiers of the men's English football pyramid as 'specified competitions' for the purposes of the Football Governance Act 2025 👇
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/12...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/12...
www.legislation.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Regulations released prescribing the top five tiers of the men's English football pyramid as 'specified competitions' for the purposes of the Football Governance Act 2025 👇
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/12...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/12...
The CAS’s written reasons in Crystal Palace FC’s unsuccessful challenge against UEFA’s MCO decision against the club now available:
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
#CPFC #UEFA #NFFC
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#CPFC #UEFA #NFFC
www.tas-cas.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The CAS’s written reasons in Crystal Palace FC’s unsuccessful challenge against UEFA’s MCO decision against the club now available:
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
#CPFC #UEFA #NFFC
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
#CPFC #UEFA #NFFC
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Premier League introduces new financial rules to replace PSR. Clubs “on-field” spending will be limited to 85 percent of their “football revenue”. They can exceed this by 30 percent in exchange for a levy for a period of time and then face sporting sanctions. The clubs rejected anchoring proposal.
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Premier League introduces new financial rules to replace PSR. Clubs “on-field” spending will be limited to 85 percent of their “football revenue”. They can exceed this by 30 percent in exchange for a levy for a period of time and then face sporting sanctions. The clubs rejected anchoring proposal.
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The men who gave us the European Super League are back with a tweak to their Unify League idea. It’s the ‘Swiss model’ but split into 2x18 seeded groups. They want UEFA to approve it by mid-Jan & they’ve begun legal action with Real Madrid against UEFA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Super League company demands UEFA authorises its new ‘Unify League’
Court of Justice for the European Union ruled in 2023 that UEFA’s approach to potential competitors breached EU law.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The men who gave us the European Super League are back with a tweak to their Unify League idea. It’s the ‘Swiss model’ but split into 2x18 seeded groups. They want UEFA to approve it by mid-Jan & they’ve begun legal action with Real Madrid against UEFA.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup out now
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
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September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup out now
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup out now
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup out now
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
⚽️ UEFA considering changing 1 March deadline in multi-club ownership rules
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven
And more! 👇
#EFL #UEFA #SUFC #NFFC #MUFC
www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/sep...
September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup is now available
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
www.footballlaw.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup is now available
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup is now available
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
September and October 2025 Roundup — Football Law
A roundup of notable football law news and decisions from September and October 2025, providing short summaries and links to relevant sources.
www.footballlaw.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨🗞️ September and October 2025 Roundup is now available
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
⚽️ UEFA considering changes to its 1 March deadline in its multi-club ownership rules.
⚽️ The FA’s charge against Chris Wilder for kicking a football at a spectator is found not proven.
And much more 👇
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Exclusive: Details of former Manchester United player Axel Tuanzebe’s £1m lawsuit against club obtained by Sky News, claiming clinical negligence over the treatment of a spinal injury.
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Axel Tuanzebe: Details of former Manchester United player's £1m lawsuit against club obtained by Sky News
Sky News has obtained legal documents lodged at London's High Court which allege that the Burnley defender can no longer play "without restriction or impediment" over United's handling of a spinal inj...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Exclusive: Details of former Manchester United player Axel Tuanzebe’s £1m lawsuit against club obtained by Sky News, claiming clinical negligence over the treatment of a spinal injury.
news.sky.com/story/axel-t...
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Not the first time Osmajic has received a lengthy ban…
This time a 9-match suspension and a £21,000 fine for an aggravated breach of the FA Rules, rr. E3.1-2.
Written reasons not published yet.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/no...
This time a 9-match suspension and a £21,000 fine for an aggravated breach of the FA Rules, rr. E3.1-2.
Written reasons not published yet.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/no...
Milutin Osmajic update
Milutin Osmajic sanctioned
www.thefa.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Not the first time Osmajic has received a lengthy ban…
This time a 9-match suspension and a £21,000 fine for an aggravated breach of the FA Rules, rr. E3.1-2.
Written reasons not published yet.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/no...
This time a 9-match suspension and a £21,000 fine for an aggravated breach of the FA Rules, rr. E3.1-2.
Written reasons not published yet.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/no...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Former England football captain David Watson has taken a major step in his fight to have his neurological condition recognised as being the result of repeated head injuries sustained during his playing career.
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Ex-England captain David Watson wins latest legal fight
Former England football captain David Watson has taken a major step in his fight to have his neurological condition recognised.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Former England football captain David Watson has taken a major step in his fight to have his neurological condition recognised as being the result of repeated head injuries sustained during his playing career.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...
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Sanctions imposed on the Football Association of Malaysia and seven players for issues concerning forgery and falsification have been maintained by the FIFA Appeal Committee.
Fascinating (audacious?) circumstances.
Details available below 👇
inside.fifa.com/legal/judici...
Fascinating (audacious?) circumstances.
Details available below 👇
inside.fifa.com/legal/judici...
FIFA Appeal Committee confirms sanctions against Football Association of Malaysia and seven players
The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee...
inside.fifa.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Sanctions imposed on the Football Association of Malaysia and seven players for issues concerning forgery and falsification have been maintained by the FIFA Appeal Committee.
Fascinating (audacious?) circumstances.
Details available below 👇
inside.fifa.com/legal/judici...
Fascinating (audacious?) circumstances.
Details available below 👇
inside.fifa.com/legal/judici...
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10 Lessons from the Paqueta case. For those interested in the case or in sports law more generally I have just published this short article
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Ten Lessons from the Paquetá Case
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October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
10 Lessons from the Paqueta case. For those interested in the case or in sports law more generally I have just published this short article
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Interesting decision from the CAS confirming the mandatory use of FIFA’s Legal Portal:
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
Recently had to advise a client along the same lines. Comforting to me, at the least, that the approach is being applied at the CAS level.
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
Recently had to advise a client along the same lines. Comforting to me, at the least, that the approach is being applied at the CAS level.
www.tas-cas.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Interesting decision from the CAS confirming the mandatory use of FIFA’s Legal Portal:
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
Recently had to advise a client along the same lines. Comforting to me, at the least, that the approach is being applied at the CAS level.
www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
Recently had to advise a client along the same lines. Comforting to me, at the least, that the approach is being applied at the CAS level.
A22’s statement released on 29.10.2025 identifying claim is to be made seeking compensation from UEFA.
#ESL #SuperLeague
#ESL #SuperLeague
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A22’s statement released on 29.10.2025 identifying claim is to be made seeking compensation from UEFA.
#ESL #SuperLeague
#ESL #SuperLeague
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Real Madrid/A22 will seek significant compensation for losses from the super league fiasco after a court ruling in their/Super League promotors’ favour. My sense is this will drag on for years and will be settled with (some degree) of change to governance and control of club football competitions
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Real Madrid/A22 will seek significant compensation for losses from the super league fiasco after a court ruling in their/Super League promotors’ favour. My sense is this will drag on for years and will be settled with (some degree) of change to governance and control of club football competitions
Sheffield Wednesday FC’s appointment of administrators confirmed by the EFL, along with the automatic 12-point deduction applied to #SWFC as a consequence (see EFL Regulations, reg. 12.2 and 12.4.1).
www.efl.com/news/2025/oc...
www.efl.com/news/2025/oc...
EFL Statement: Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
The Official home of the English Football League
www.efl.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Sheffield Wednesday FC’s appointment of administrators confirmed by the EFL, along with the automatic 12-point deduction applied to #SWFC as a consequence (see EFL Regulations, reg. 12.2 and 12.4.1).
www.efl.com/news/2025/oc...
www.efl.com/news/2025/oc...
Will be interesting to see what happens following the FA’s review into Billy Vigar’s death.
IMO, this was avoidable following the serious injuries sustained by Alex fletcher in 2022.
There has to be a change / ban on the use of concrete perimeters around pitches.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/se...
IMO, this was avoidable following the serious injuries sustained by Alex fletcher in 2022.
There has to be a change / ban on the use of concrete perimeters around pitches.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/se...
FA Statement
FA to review the safety of perimeters at NLS pitches
www.thefa.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Will be interesting to see what happens following the FA’s review into Billy Vigar’s death.
IMO, this was avoidable following the serious injuries sustained by Alex fletcher in 2022.
There has to be a change / ban on the use of concrete perimeters around pitches.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/se...
IMO, this was avoidable following the serious injuries sustained by Alex fletcher in 2022.
There has to be a change / ban on the use of concrete perimeters around pitches.
www.thefa.com/news/2025/se...
The FA’s charge against Sheffield United FC’s Chris Wilder (“CW”) found not proven.
The charge was brought in respect of CW kicking a ball into the crown during #SUFC's match against Southampton FC on 30.9.2025.
Regulatory Commission’s written reasons available here:
www.thefa.com/-/media/file...
The charge was brought in respect of CW kicking a ball into the crown during #SUFC's match against Southampton FC on 30.9.2025.
Regulatory Commission’s written reasons available here:
www.thefa.com/-/media/file...
www.thefa.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The FA’s charge against Sheffield United FC’s Chris Wilder (“CW”) found not proven.
The charge was brought in respect of CW kicking a ball into the crown during #SUFC's match against Southampton FC on 30.9.2025.
Regulatory Commission’s written reasons available here:
www.thefa.com/-/media/file...
The charge was brought in respect of CW kicking a ball into the crown during #SUFC's match against Southampton FC on 30.9.2025.
Regulatory Commission’s written reasons available here:
www.thefa.com/-/media/file...
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The UK Football Policing Unit have issued a pretty damning statement about the Starmer government’s sudden efforts to insert itself into policing football matches
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The UK Football Policing Unit have issued a pretty damning statement about the Starmer government’s sudden efforts to insert itself into policing football matches