Your go-to resource for overviews of football’s institutions and procedures, and analysis of the latest football law news and decisions.
The Premier League Outfoxed?
On 3 September 2024, it was announced that Leicester City FC ("LCFC") had successfully appealed against a Disciplinary Commission's decision on jurisdiction in relation to LCFC's alleged breach of the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules for the season 2022/23. This article analyses the Appeal Board's decision and considers whether it was the right one.
EFL Outfoxed, For Now
On 6 March 2024 it was announced that a decision by the Championship Financial Review Panel (“the CFRP”) determined that Leicester City Football Club (“LCFC”) was not required to submit a business plan to demonstrate how it planned to comply with the EFL’s Championship Profitability and Sustainability Rules. This article explains the CFRP’s decision and indicates what the future holds for LCFC.
Overviews
Wondering who FIFA, UEFA and The FA are and what they do as football’s governing bodies? Maybe you are wondering where the Premier League and other football leagues sit with the governing bodies? Or maybe you want to know how and what penalties are given to a footballer when charged with misconduct? Whatever football institution or procedure, here you will find an overview to get the understanding you want.
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