Bringing you the latest news from the sports sector.
Wed, April 08, 2020
FIFA approves later transfer windows and extensions to player contracts
FIFA has given approval to move transfer windows to later in the season and to also extend player contracts until leagues are completed once the suspension due to coronavirus is lifted.
Tue, April 07, 2020
US Prosecutors allege FIFA members took bribes for Qatar World Cup votes
US Prosecutors have revealed new allegations of bribes being paid to FIFA Executive Committee members in order to gain their vote for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup.
Mon, April 06, 2020
Israel Folau pay-out from Rugby Australia at risk as governing body financially struggles due to Covid-19 outbreak
Australian rugby player Israel Folau’s multi-million dollar pay-out could take a large hit if Rugby Australia is forced to enter insolvency during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Fri, April 03, 2020
World Athletics v Vincent Kipsegechi Yator
A decision in the case of World Athletics against Vincent Kipsegechi Yator has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal.
Thu, April 02, 2020
The legal realities of an ‘extension’ to the current season
John Mehrzad QC and Joe Bryan explain the legal realities of an ‘extension’ to the football season
Wed, April 01, 2020
Businessman admits to providing gifts in order to secure votes for Tokyo Olympics
Questions have been raised over the successful Tokyo bid to host the 2020 Olympics after a businessman admitted to giving International Olympic Committee members gifts in order to secure their votes.
Tue, March 31, 2020
Newcastle United become first Premier League side to place staff on temporary leave due to coronavirus
Newcastle United non-playing employees have been informed that due to the coronavirus epidemic they will be placed on temporary leave with staff being able to claim 80% of their wages, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month, whilst first team players will still be paid their full salaries.
Mon, March 30, 2020
WADA publishes inaugural Code Compliance Annual Report
The World Anti-Doping Agency has published its first ever Code Compliance Annual Report which reveals the extent of effective implementation of the Code.
Fri, March 27, 2020
All football below National League sees results expunged due to coronavirus
All football below the National League level will end immediately due to the coronavirus with results being expunged, meaning no promotion or relegation.
Thu, March 26, 2020
IOC criticised after boxers test positive for Covid-19 after London event
The International Olympic Committee has come under fire after two Turkish boxers and their head coach tested positive for coronavirus after an Olympic qualifying event went ahead last week in London.
Wed, March 25, 2020
Hockey Canada backs senior vice-president of national teams after anti-doping ban upheld
Hockey Canada will back it’s senior vice-president of national teams, Scott Salmond, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld his suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.
Tue, March 24, 2020
Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021
It has been announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now postponed until 2021.