Blocking FIFA and CAS? The Limits of Domestic Contractual Frameworks and Settlement Maneuvers
[Author: Dr. Mehrdad Mohammadi, Founder, Oriental Legal Solutions; Arbitrator, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS/TAS)] A recurrent tactical reality in international sports law involves the financial stabilization maneuvers executed by some football clubs facing acute economic distress. When cash flow crises emerge, clubs frequently attempt to mitigate immediate regulatory exposure by convincing or coercing…
Play on after the final whistle? On the Senegal–CAF & Morocco dispute at CAS
[Author: Saksham Agrawal, Law Student at NLSIU, Bengaluru, India] Introduction The Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) has admitted the Senegal Football Federation’s (“Senegal”) appeal against the decision of the Confederation of African Football (“CAF”), noting that it is “perfectly equipped to resolve this type of dispute.” The case arrives there in unusual circumstances. CAF’s…
Sovereignty vs. Stumps: The Failure of Member Autonomy in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup
[Author: Sanjana Sajeev, Student at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, India] Abstract While cricket is historically heralded as the “Gentleman’s Game,” the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup has exposed a growing rift between sporting autonomy and sovereign interference. The recent crisis, marked by the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) withdrawal from matches…
BCCI’s Constitutional Paradox: State-like Privileges with Non-State Accountability
[Authors: Sreaans Shukla and Kartik Aggarwal] Introduction The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), initially registered under Act XXI of 1860 at Chennai (Madras) and subsequently registered under the Tamil Nadu Society Registration Act, 1975 is the body which has the responsibility of governing the sport of cricket in India. It selects the…
Enrol Now – Course on FIFA Agent Exam (2026) – 14 Knowledge Lab
The FIFA Agent Exam 2026 has been announced – Your path to becoming a licensed Football Agent! Background: Prior to 2015, FIFA used to conduct an agent exam as an entry barrier, something which has been re-introduced by FIFA by virtue of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (2022). In short, if you want to work as a football…
Ahmedabad CWG 2030 – Lessons from Delhi CWG 2010 and Global Standards for Mega Sporting Events
[Author: Archit Vyas, Advocate] More than just a sporting achievement, Ahmedabad’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a statement of intent about how India wants to be perceived by the world in 2030 and beyond. The stakes are as high as the occasion. Despite delivering innovative urban infrastructure, the 2010 Commonwealth Games in…
The Digital Wager: Decoding India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and Its High-Stakes
[Author: Kushal Taparia, Second Year student at Gujarat National Law University] In recent years, India’s online gaming sector has witnessed remarkable growth fortified by increased investments, technological advancements while being unregulated all this while. The current valuation of the Indian Gaming industry stands at $3.7 billion where Real Money Gaming (RMG) accounts for roughly 85%…
Interpreting Interference – What The National Sports Governance Act Means For Indian Football
[Author: Vidyut Muralidharan, Third Year B.A LLB (Hons) student at the National Law School of India University] INTRODUCTION With a 1-2 loss to a lesser-fancied Singapore side at home on the 14th of October 2025, the Indian national football team slumped to fourth and last position in their AFC Asian Cup qualifying group, signalling another…
Enroll Now – Online Certificate Course on Motorsports & Law
The GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law (GCSEL) and 14 Knowledge Lab are thrilled to announce the Online Certificate Course on Motorsports & Law, to be held (Online) from 14–21 October 2025. This unique, week-long academic and industry-led course introduces participants to the legal and commercial ecosystem of motorsport — from the governance of…
Athlete-Centred Governance: A Psychosocial Lens on the National Sports Governance Act 2025
[Author: Shwetha Murali, Sports Psychologist Intern, Tamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu] Introduction The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, which has been passed by Parliament, has been hailed as a landmark attempt to change how sporting bodies are run in India. The act establishes national sports bodies, codes of…
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