In-Depth Analysis of the UK Football Governance Bill 2024: A Comprehensive Overview PART-1
Written by: Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA The introduction of the UK Football Governance Bill 2024 marks a significant turning point in the regulation of English football. Developed by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, this landmark legislation aims to address persistent concerns surrounding the management, ownership, and financial […]
Investing in Indian Football: Navigating the Legal Landscape for Club Acquisitions and Broadcasting Rights as per ICLR 2024 – PART II
Written by Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA The Indian sports market has recently attracted significant interest, particularly in football, with leagues such as the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League continuing to grow. For investors seeking opportunities, both club acquisitions and broadcasting rights offer enticing prospects. However, these ventures come […]
Arbitration Proceeding between Manchester City Football Club and the Premier League: An Overview
Written by: Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA In the complex world of sports law, disputes between governing bodies and football clubs aren’t uncommon, particularly when it comes to financial regulations. A prominent recent case is the arbitration between Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) and the Premier League (PL), which touches […]
FIFA Transfer Rules After the Recent European Court of Justice Ruling: A Legal Insight
Written by: Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA The world of professional football often faces complex legal battles, especially regarding the transfer of players internationally. FIFA’s “Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players” (RSTP) have long governed these processes, ensuring that clubs, players, and national associations manage international transfers efficiently. […]
AIFF Club Licensing Regulations 2024: A Comprehensive Breakdown, Legal Insights, and What It Means for Indian Football – PART I
Written by: Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has rolled out the Indian Club Licensing Regulations for 2024 (ICLR 2024), establishing the essential standards that football clubs must adhere to in order to compete both nationally and internationally. The primary aim behind these regulations is […]
Navigating Player Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Indian Football: The Anwar Ali Case Analysis
Written by Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA. Introduction Football, a sport loved by millions worldwide, operates within a complex legal environment, particularly when it comes to player contracts and the enforcement of these agreements. A recent case that went before the Delhi High Court, involving Anwar Ali, Delhi Football Club […]
Analyzing the CAS Judgement on Wrestler’s Disqualification: Vinesh Phogat v. United World Wrestling & IOC
Written by: Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA Introduction In Indian wrestling, the 2024 Paris Olympics produced a whirlwind of emotions after the female wrestler was disqualified from competing in the 50kg freestyle final match due to a slight weight violation of only 0.1 kg. This culminated in an appeal to […]
The Premier League football clubs agreed to the Salary Capping on Football Players
Written by: Tushar Katheria | Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA On Monday i.e., 29 April 2024, a meeting happened to discuss the salary cap on the player salary with the Premier League football club. In the meeting, the 16 football clubs in the premier league agreed to put a cap on the […]
Interim Budget 2024 for the Sports by the Government of India
Written by Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA. On Feb. 2, 2024, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitaraman announced the interim budget for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. Let us see what are the things happen in this budget session. Allocation of Budget The Sports Ministry was allocated INR 3,442.32 crore in […]
New Rules issued by the Basketball Arbitration Tribunal
Tushar Katheria, Founder & Lead Counsel, Katheria Sports Law Offices-INDIA Introduction As the ticks at midnight hour on February 1 2024, the new rules of the Basketball Arbitration Tribunal will be implemented. The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal can resolve contractual (i.e., non-disciplinary, non-technical, and non-eligibility-related) disputes in basketball as long as FIBA, its divisions, or its […]
