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Welcome to SPORTS-LEX!
SPORTS-LEX is a legal platform created for professional athletes and sports clubs facing the complexities of sports law without direct access to specialised legal expertise.
Initially focused on football, the platform provides professionally prepared legal drafts, including player contracts and transfer agreements, as well as practical tools such as cross-border tax calculators for professional football players.
What We Cover
SPORTS-LEX provides structured and practice-oriented coverage of key areas of sports law, with an initial and primary focus on professional football.
Football Law & Regulations
Analysis of football-specific legal frameworks, including FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), UEFA regulations, and applicable national association rules. This section addresses the legal position of players, clubs, and agents within the international football regulatory system.
Professional Football Contracts
Professionally prepared legal drafts and explanations of employment contracts for professional football players and coaches, including key contractual clauses, regulatory requirements, and risk points relevant to clubs and players operating in different jurisdictions.
Transfers, Loans & Transfer Agreements
Legal guidance on player transfers, loan agreements, buy-out clauses, sell-on clauses, training compensation, and solidarity mechanisms, with practical insights into compliance under FIFA and national regulations.
Tax & Financial Compliance for Professional Athletes
Practical legal tools and guidance related to taxation of professional football players, including tax calculation models across different countries, residency considerations, and the financial impact of cross-border employment in professional sport.
Disputes, Case Law & Regulatory Practice
Commentary on disputes and decisions issued by FIFA bodies, CAS, and national authorities, with a focus on contractual disputes, transfer-related claims, and regulatory enforcement in professional football.
Compliance & Governance in Professional Sport
Coverage of compliance obligations for clubs and professionals, including licensing requirements, financial regulations, integrity rules, and governance standards applicable in professional football.
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