CEO & Co-Founder @LawInSport. Sharing practical legal information & solutions on sports law. Interests: sports, tech, education, social mobility, diversity
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World Rugby is seeking a talented and motivated professional to join its team as a Risk & Player Insurance Manager.
The link for this job advert is in our bio.
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Great to meet with the WADA Athlete Council today in Lausanne, including our new members! A valuable opportunity to discuss key updates, current affairs, challenges, and opportunities ahead, and to listen to athletes' perspectives. Engaging directly with athletes is key to strengthening anti-doping efforts and ensuring their voices shape the future of clean sport. #PlayTrue #AthleteVoice @wada_ama
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An independent Regulatory Commission has heard the cases in relation to Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Victor Manas and Jason Tindall that followed the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Thursday 26 December 2024.
Full statement: the-fa.com/d3kjj0
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This is big news. Former NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts may object to the House Settlement on the grounds it caps player pay and does not involve collective bargaining.
Exactly the correct frame.
Ex-NBPA Head Mulls Late-Game Dissent to House v. NCAA Settlement sportico.com/leagues/college…
Sean Cottrell retweeted
I'll be talking to that there @talkSPORT shortly about the clubs at risk for PSR breaches as the Premier League goes through the small print of accounts submitted by 31 December and tomorrow is naughty step day.
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A great opportunity with @AVFCOfficial, who are looking for an In-House Counsel to join their team.
To apply, see: bit.ly/4a5QBQk
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Norwich City’s Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a breach of FA Rule E1.1 that took place during their EFL Championship match against Sunderland on Saturday 21 December 2024.
Full statement: the-fa.com/td05wb
ALT Norwich City’s Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a breach of FA Rule E1.1 that took place during their EFL Championship match against Sunderland on Saturday 21 December 2024. It was alleged that the forward committed the sending off offence of spitting at an opponent, during the 74th minute of the fixture. Borja Sainz admitted the charge and his sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission. Full written reasons for this case will be published in due course.
Sean Cottrell retweeted
'What’s happening with Dani Olmo? A legal analysis of the registration dispute between FC Barcelona, LaLiga and RFEF' by @jfvandellos: bit.ly/4235NeV
Highlights:
▶️ The legal context in Spanish football
▶️ Actions undertaken by FC Barcelona to revert the cancelation of Olmo’s license
▶️ Current challenges and next steps for FC Barcelona
@UnoOneLegal
Sean Cottrell retweeted
✔️ Key principles of the Unify League proposal:
· Merit-based qualification (domestic results)
· Inclusivity: 96 clubs from 55 UEFA associations
· More competitive games, home & away format
· Free live streaming for fans worldwide
· Boosts women’s football & grassroots funding
Sean Cottrell retweeted
📣NEWS: Today, we submitted our proposal for official recognition of a new European competition to UEFA and FIFA: introducing the Unify League, with modified qualification system based on domestic league performance.
a22sports.com/en/media/press…
Watch CEO Bernd Reichart explain:
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European Human Rights Law In Practice 2025 Conference
Irish Centre for European Law @ICELTCD
24 January 2025, Inn of Court @TheBarofNI
RCJ Belfast
European Human Rights Law in Practice
icel.ie/event/european-human…
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Sean Cottrell retweeted
You won't be short of live football to watch on Christmas Day 2025 - confirmation the African Cup of Nations will be play from Sunday 21 December 2025 to Sunday 18 January 2026
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⚽️📊 #FIFPRO's 2024 Women’s Player Workload Monitoring report is out now, highlighting key workload challenges across the 2023/24 season, including disparities in game time and the impact of new competitions on players.
fifpro.org/en/player-iq/wome…
Sean Cottrell retweeted
The Freddy Krueger of football competitions is once again back from the dead. The aim is to look after the elite, despite how they try to sell it.
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We are pleased to welcome the eight athletes elected to our Athlete Council Group 2 for 2025-2027 following the virtual election held from 10-12 December!
Meet the new and re-elected members and learn more about this election: tinyurl.com/yc8h8mh9
Thank you to everyone who participated and to all those who continue to #PlayTrue. #CleanSport #AntiDoping #Election
Sean Cottrell retweeted
La Liga’s response to A22, the Smithers to the Monty Burns of Real Madrid & Barcelona’s plan to make the rich richer in football, is not exactly on the fence
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Only a few days left to apply for those PhD positions under my supervision at Lausanne University
Recruiting for PhD positions in international sports law at the University of Lausanne, Spring 2025 @unil @unilsport Deadline: 20.12.24
shorturl.at/soyU8
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#ECJ: Some @FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to #EU law #football 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo…
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Diarra successful before the CJEU.
Query is how significantly FIFA’s RSTP will now need to be amended.
amp.theguardian.com/football…