On 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in case C-633/22 Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, AE v EE, Société Editrice du Monde SA. This judgment clarifies the conditions for refusing the… MORE
The Court of Justice of the European Union regularly contributes to the interpretation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through its decisions. Two recent judgments, issued in September 2024, addressed important issues regarding the processing of personal data, in… MORE
In a long-awaited CJEU judgment (LINK) in the “Diarra Case” which I presented in an earlier post (LINK), the European Union’s top court (CJEU) said that certain FIFA rules on players’ transfers are contrary to EU legislation relating to competition… MORE
The new EU Regulation 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing has extended the scope of anti-money laundering measures also to football clubs and football agents. … MORE
After the interesting decisions handed down by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) last winter which I commented on here (LINK), the CJEU will again decide on the compatibility of various FIFA rules relating to the system of transfers with… MORE
On 1 July 2024, an amendment to the Employment Act comes into force. It will affect the employment of foreigners and brings, among other things, the following simplifications for employers: Free access to the labour market for residents of certain… MORE
The world of football is not only a source of passion and entertainment for millions of fans worldwide but also a lucrative business where clubs fight for success on and off the pitch. In recent years, the phenomenon of MCO… MORE
The Office for Personal Data Protection (Office) has issued a new methodology for the use of CCTV systems in order to help data controllers and data processors better navigate the obligations arising from the GDPR and other relevant laws. The… MORE
Recently, two high-profile doping incidents, one involving figure skater Kamila Valieva, and the other involving tennis player Simona Halep, have reignited discussions about the legal consequences of the use of performance-enhancing substances. While both cases involve allegations of doping, a… MORE
On 8 February 2024, the European Commission (EC) issued a revised Notice (the Notice) which modifies the principles for the definition of the relevant market in the field of competition (the original Notice on this issue was issued in 1997… MORE
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