2 mins
01 Jul 2026
CMA fines another online seller in compliance drive
CMA enforcement against StubHub over drip pricing highlights the need for businesses to review pricing transparency and DMCCA compliance.
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Our sports law blog provides legal insights and updates on the key issues affecting the sports industry.
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7 mins
14 Feb 2024
Betting in football - a review of The FA v Kian Harratt case
In the latest in a series of high-profile football betting cases, The FA has handed Huddersfield Town striker, Kian Harratt, a four month ban and a fine of £3,200 for 484 breaches of the FA Betting Rules.
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9 mins
09 Oct 2023
A new playing field for Football: can FIFPRO’s Charter successfully referee the data game?
The growing data economy has raised significant questions about consent and ownership of football players’ personal and performance data, leading to the development of the FIFPRO Charter of Player Data Rights.
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6 mins
22 Sep 2023
An analysis of the recent FA v Harry Toffolo case
Harry Toffolo received a five-month ban and a fine for 375 breaches of the FA Betting Rules, with the leniency attributed to the nature of his bets and mitigating factors.
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6 mins
11 Jul 2023
Changes to The Football Association’s Governing Body Endorsement criteria
The Home Office has approved new Governing Body Endorsement (“GBE”) Criteria for The FA.
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2 mins
17 May 2023
Head injuries in sport – let’s not forget our grassroots sports
The safeguarding measures for head injuries in sport are under the microscope. Professional clubs have the resources to keep up to date with safe-guarding measures. But what about our grassroots sports?
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2 mins
21 Feb 2023
Mills & Reeve supports International Tennis Integrity Agency against Tennis Anti-Corruption Program breaches
The sports law team at Mills & Reeve successfully supported the ITIA in prosecuting Younes Rachidi, Mohamed Hassan, and Houria Boukholda for 179 match-fixing offences.
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3 mins
02 Feb 2023
The Football Legal Aid Fund and its implications for agents
The International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) has established the Football Legal Aid Fund (FLAF), effective from 1 February 2023, to provide financial assistance for football-related disputes.
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4 mins
03 Oct 2022
WADA prohibited list 2023
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has added Tramadol to the 2023 Prohibited List, effective from January 2024, while maintaining cannabis on the list due to health risks and its violation of the “spirit of sport.”
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2 mins
12 Apr 2022
Mills & Reeve advises UK Sport in establishing first of its kind "Sport Integrity"
In April 2022, UK Sport launched ‘Sport Integrity,’ an independent service for reporting and investigating unacceptable behavior in Olympic and Paralympic sports, with a regulatory framework developed by Mills & Reeve LLP.
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2 mins
21 Mar 2022
A slice of Champignons League please
Pizza chef Sadi Souri named his mushroom pizza “Champignons League,” but UEFA initially objected due to trademark concerns before ultimately allowing it, recognising no real consumer confusion.
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3 mins
16 Mar 2022
Court of Appeal kicks Bath Rugby Club covenant into touch
A recent Court of Appeal decision was welcome news for Bath Rugby Club as it enables the planned construction of a new 18,000-seater capacity stadium.
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