Blog Posts Tagged with: Sports Lawyers

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that he will stand for another term as FIFA president. Blatter who is now aged 78 has already stud for four terms as FIFA president after being elected in 1998. Blatter had the backing of 5 out of 6 continental bodies, the only body opposing was Europe. Following the announcement Blatter said “You see a mission is never finished. And my mission is not... Read more
The Transfer window is a busy time for all Football Agents, however some agents are busier then others. One agent in particular brokered four of the seven biggest deals worldwide. The agent brokered four of the biggest deals in the world which included Angel Di Maria, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa and Eliaquim Mangala who was sold for £195m, with the agent taking a cut in each deal. It is reported... Read more
This week’s Premier League result sprung some surprises, most noticeably was Premier League champions Manchester City losing to Stoke. The result of the Chelsea vs. Everton game was also a surprise with 9 goals in this fixture. Manchester United was held to a goalless draw with new boys Burnley, United are still looking for their first win of the season. Liverpool’s new striker Mario Balotelli... Read more
A report released by the Football League has revealed that clubs have reduced their football agent fees by 17.7% in 2013-2014. The spending on football agents fees was down by £3.8 million taking the net spending for agents fees to £17.7 million. Premier League new boys Queens Park Rangers spent the most last year on agents fees in the Football League spending just under 2 million pounds. It has... Read more
The English teams in the Champions League have been drawn in tuff groups ahead of the start of the Champions’ league group stages. Holders, Real Madrid have been drawn in group B along with 5 time winners Liverpool, Swiss champions Basel and Bulgaria's Ludogorets Razgrad. Premier League champions Manchester City have also been drawn in a tuff group; City will face German champions Bayern Munich,... Read more
England’s football agents have appealed against Fifa’s proposed plan to replace football agents with intermediaries who will not be required to pass ant exams or hold a license. The Association of Football Agents (AFA) has asked the European Commission to complete an investigation into the new intermediary scheme before April 1 next year when it is to come into force. If the intermediaries... Read more
Liverpool has confirmed that signing of Italy and AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli on a 3 year deal. The fee is reported to be in the region of 16 million pounds. Balotelli spent his last 3 years in the Italian league with AC Milan, prior to his moved to Milan he played for the Premier League champions Manchester City. Following the signing Balotelli said “I'm very happy. We've been talking about... Read more
Manchester United has confirmed that signing of Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo. The deal has seen United winger Nani go on a season long loan with the Portuguese club. Rojo who was a key part of the Argentina squad for the World Cup 2014 in reported to cost Manchester United 16 million pounds who has signed on a 5 year deal. Manchester United announced “Manchester United is delighted to... Read more
Arsenal football club were held to a goalless draw against Turkish side Besiktas in the first leg of the Champions League qualifying stages. The game was an open game and both sides had changes to win the game but neither side took their changes. In the 80th minute Arsenal and Walsh midfielder was sent off for a second bookable offence. Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic was sent to the dug out in the... Read more
Manchester United left back Luke Shaw is due to miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Shaw who signed from Southampton for 27 million is reported to be out for 1 month and will miss up to 3 Premier League games and 1 League Cup game. An official told Manchester United’s club website “Luke Shaw has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the opening game of the season... Read more