Football Evolution: Assessing the Creation of Salary Caps
Before the adoption of the Bosman Ruling (which allowed players to move for free after their contracts expired), players did not have the option of changing clubs for “free”. It is also important to consider the Financial Fair Play (FFP) Rule, which was introduced by UEFA to make sure clubs do not overspend (spend more
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The Need for a National Dispute Resolution Chamber in Nigeria
Introduction Arbitration has been adopted in football as a means of solving disputes between players and clubs, clubs, among other disputes. It has made the option of filing cases before civil courts a rarity, as aggrieved parties can file their grievances before approved arbitration bodies. The FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber was established in 2002 as
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If Women’s Football Could Talk: The Equal Pay Discussion
Over the past few months, the equal pay argument has raged on, with advocates of both sides holding on to certain hopes and beliefs – both of which make very valid points of arguments. However, the manner in which female footballers have been treated leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. The point of this
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Project Restart: Kicking Through a Pandemic
The impact of the Coronavirus has been far reaching over the past few months, with football coming to a halt and clubs being unable to make any revenue. However, the resumption of football, slowly but surely means that alternative means are being created to work around the impact of the Coronavirus. The return of the
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Exploring the Role of the Football Agent in the Modern Game of Football
The game of football cuts across various markets – from broadcast to the pitch, even to player representation. Football intermediaries have become a huge part of football, as player representation has become lucrative especially for the agents who represent top players or strike big deals. However, most Nigerian players are yet to understand a few
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