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Upcoming Sports Law judgments: AG opinion from May 2025
Greetings, readers! Today, we are excited to share a brief overview of Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou’s recent opinions on three significant cases involving sports governing bodies and their regulations. These cases, presented before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CURIA), delve into the autonomy of sports associations and their compliance with EU competition,…
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FIBA Tribunal Orders Latvian Coach to Pay €12,000 Compensation to Club
A recent decision by the FIBA Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) has ordered a Latvian basketball coach, R.Š., to pay €12,000 in compensation to a club. The ruling, case number 1894/22, raises several questions about the circumstances surrounding the dispute. Key Points of the Ruling: Analysis: Implications: This case underscores the importance of: This ruling serves…
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CAS case: RFS (Riga football school) vs. Silva
The football law annual report by FIFA highlights a case involving a Latvian club. The solution reached by CAS demonstrates some important considerations for both players and clubs when looking to find a cooperation. Letter of Interest or Binding Contract? Lessons from a Recent FIFA and CAS Dispute case In the world of professional sports,…