Media rights and Norwegian football
The value of media rights to football matches in Norway has increased significantly in recent decades. Media rights in Norwegian football have become a current topic, especially in line with the sharp increase in value and increasing media interest. The central question is who has ownership and control over the rights to broadcast and commercialize […]
Appeals Proceedings Before the Court of Arbitration for Sport: A Comprehensive Guide
In this guide, we delve into the appeals proceedings before the CAS, examining their structure, process, significance, and impact on international sports law.
Training compensation and solidarity contribution
Introduction Football as an industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years. KPMG estimates that the 32 most valuable clubs in Europe in 2020 had a combined value of almost 40 billion Euros. A large proportion of the clubs’ costs are linked to transfers of footballers. FIFA has estimated that over 18,000 international transfers were completed in 2020, with […]
Sports and dispute resolution
Introduction Disputes in sports can generally be resolved within the sport’s own dispute resolution bodies, provided they operate within certain legal boundaries. Sports organizations are typically allowed to set their own rules and establish systems for handling rule violations and internal disputes. Contract-related disputes in sports may be resolved by sports arbitration bodies if the […]
Fifa Agent Regulations
Background In December 2022, the FIFA Council approved the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), which came into force on January 9, 2023. The new regulations have significant implications for players, clubs, and agents. During a transitional period until September 30, 2023, agents registered with the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) could continue operating as before. […]