It has recently been revealed that Burnley striker Andre Gray posted a number of allegedly sexist, homophobic and derogatory tweets on his Twitter account when he was a non-league player at Hinckley United back in 2012. Having scored his first Premier League goal in Burnley’s 2-0 victory over Liverpool on Saturday 20 August 2016, the…
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Balancing transparent and confidentiality in the publication of player contracts
In January 2016 the wider football world was treated to a Wiki Leaks type revelation of player contracts by Football Leaks, a website which described itself as “…a newly-formed organisation in pursuit of truth…” while stating “… we believe that only through public pressure in high volumes a difference can be made…” Its aim appeared…
How to survive the ban on third party ownership (“TPO”)
The recent comprehensive worldwide ban of TPO by FIFA poses a threat to football players, clubs and leagues across South America and Europe where the practice has hitherto been a way of life and sure means of survival. They must now learn to survive within the new regulation. Origins of TPO Well-heeled clubs prospered by…