Sport · 30 Sep 2026
Manchester City and the 115 Charges
An overview of the Premier League's case against Manchester City, examining the charges, the commission's decision and what happens next
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Sport Deals and Regulation
Commentary on the deals, decisions and developments shaping commercial law.
Sport · 4 Sep 2026
PIF's Sale of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding
An overview of the Public Investment Fund's sale of a 70% stake in Al-Hilal, examining the deal structure and Saudi Arabia's plan to privatise its biggest football clubs
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FIFA's Failed World Cup Stake Sale and the Fallout for Infantino
An examination of Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, with insight into FIFA's legal status, the backlash from the confederations and how a FIFA president can be challenged or removed
Read postSport · 18 Aug 2026
Ineos Investment in Manchester United
An overview of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Manchester United investment, examining the legal structuring of minority control and the regulatory framework governing modern football club takeovers
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Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys into Liverpool
An overview of 1892 Holdings' minority investment in Liverpool, examining the deal structure, FSG's retained control and the regulatory approvals required
Read postSport · 15 Jun 2026
Why Messi Left Barcelona
An overview of Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona in 2021, examining La Liga's spending rules and the CVC deal Barcelona refused
Read postSport · 20 Apr 2026
The Independent Football Regulator
An overview of the new Independent Football Regulator, examining its owners test, licensing regime and how it sits alongside the Premier League's own rules
Read postSport · 25 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabia's Move into Tennis and Football
An overview of the Public Investment Fund's partnerships with the ATP and WTA, examining how they fit with Saudi Arabia's wider investment in football and the regulatory questions they raise
Read postSport · 20 Nov 2025
The Glazers, Manchester United and the Buccaneers
An examination of the Glazer family's ownership of both Manchester United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with insight into the debt behind the 2005 takeover and the different ownership rules in the NFL and the Premier League
Read postSport · 10 Oct 2025
Messi's Inter Miami Contract
An examination of Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami, with insight into MLS salary rules and his revenue sharing deals with Apple and Adidas
Read postSport · 18 Aug 2025
Record Sales of the Celtics and the Lakers
An examination of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers sales, with insight into staged takeovers, league approval and record valuations
Read postSport · 10 Jan 2025
The Diarra Ruling and FIFA's Transfer Rules
An overview of the European Court of Justice's ruling in FIFA v Diarra, examining why parts of FIFA's transfer rules were found to break EU law
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