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Latest Football thought leadership

State of Play 2024 — sports stars explore the latest developments in athlete welfare

Our annual State of Play conference brought together leading voices and decision-makers from across the world of sport.
On-field contracts — a straightforward guide for football players

Eleanor Green explores 'on-field' contracts to help players protect their reputations, financial security and rights.
Media obligations and athlete welfare — should footballers be ‘mentally fit’ for interview?

In football, most contracts and competition rules obligate players to appear before the media. Is it time for change?
What’s causing the ACL injury epidemic in women’s football?

Here, our sports law team explores why ACL injuries are more common in female football players and what can be done.
Women’s football — closing the loophole on free transfers for academy players

A new compensation regime has been introduced for WSL and Championship clubs to prevent young players being poached.
Premier League 2.0? What the WSL restructure means for the future of women’s football

Is women’s football taking another giant leap towards global commercial success?
When divorce becomes public: What sportspeople and their advisers need to be aware of

An increasing focus on transparency in Family Court proceedings can lead to potentially damaging publicity.
Harpur Trust v Brazel: the impact on football clubs

Organisations which employ part-time workers may have to re-calculate annual leave and holiday pay entitlements.
The impact of rising energy costs on sports clubs

There are concerns that rising energy prices could force some sports clubs into insolvency.
What to expect from the Football Governance White Paper

The proposals are geared towards securing the game's long-term future and ensuring clubs' financial sustainability.
Premier League regulations on third party transactions

After the takeover of Newcastle United, the Premier League has introduced new regulations on third party transactions.
Are greedy football agents and big clubs all to blame for the ‘commoditisation’ of young football players, or are there inherent problems with the EPPP system?

We ask whether the current system of youth development in football is fit for purpose?