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A22’s statement released on 29.10.2025 identifying claim is to be made seeking compensation from UEFA.

#ESL #SuperLeague
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Delighted to have such positive feedback in the recent Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners rankings for sport. You can feel isolated at bar at times, and receiving this recognition means a lot and gives a sense that you’re working the right way.
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Just some of the analysis from the decision in FA v Paqueta.

Read this and more from that case, and much more from a very interesting July and August 2025 for Football Law updates: www.footballlaw.co.uk/articles/jul...

#WHUFC #PL #CFC #AVFC #NFFC #EFL #SWFC
September 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Great to be back for the new season. Cagey match - felt like pre-season still.

Both sides had good chances to score. Bizot made some fantastic saves in the first half. Villa held together well following Konsa’s red card.

Should only be a 1-match ban for Konsa (see 2nd row in table).

#AVFC #NUFC
August 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Crystal Palace FC unsuccessful in its appeal to CAS

#CPFC #UEFA #UEL #UCL
August 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Wonderful from Fontaines DC tonight.

One of the best bands going, and proudly using their platform.
July 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Delighted to confirm that Football Law is now trademarked!

Thanks to all readers who completed a questionnaire on the logo / mark towards the end of last year - the responses really helped 🙏

Better get some Football Law hoodies and pens made…
May 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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However, the decision can still be challenged by way of arbitration pursuant to PL Rules, r. X.3.2 and the limited grounds under r. X.5:
May 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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And PL Rules, r. B.11 identifies that the decision is final:
May 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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No reasons provided for the decision.

PL Rules, r. L.1.2 states:
May 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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An unforgettable match, and a pleasure to have been there going crazy with my dad.

Despite losing the QF tie overall, the effort and determination shown by Villa makes it that much easier to bear.

Now to focus on qualifying for the UCL and winning the FA Cup!

#UTV #AVFC
April 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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‘At the end of a match that was initially controlled before giving ourselves a real scare…’

What a match it was - delirium when Konsa’s goal went in! Fully believed Villa were going to get a fourth goal (or more!), and came so close with efforts from Tielemans, Asensio and Maatsen.

#UTV #AVFC
April 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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🙏 #AVFC #UTV #UCL
April 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Compare now, too, that the FA are willing to take action against Millwall FC for their fans' chants against Crystal Palace FC.

Astounds me that more is not being said / done about this.

#MUFC #MCFC #CPFC
April 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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There is scope to do so under FA Rules, r. E21 (and, let's be honest, r. E.24). The chant was undoubtedly improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, insulting and provocative, and was being made because of gender.
April 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Both clubs have appealed to Court of Arbitration for Sport:

www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/us...
April 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Only suspended bans, and fines for Rüdiger and Mbappé, and a fine for Ceballos. No disciplinary action / sanction against Vini.

#UCL #UEFA
April 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I’m sure many Arsenal fans will be monitoring the progress of this investigation…

#UCL #UEFA
March 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Middle Temple surely must be awarded the tree of the day gong, or the tree of spring for that matter.
March 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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March 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Definitely a Spurs fan on the commentary for BBC Sport.

Great performance by Villa. New signings looked great, and some lovely play throughout that match.

#UTV #AVFC
February 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Duran sanctioned with a £15,000 fine for his conduct after being sent off in #AVFC v #NUFC on 26.12.2024.

Regulatory Commission's written reasons for the sanction are available here: www.thefa.com/news/2025/ja...

Para. 18 of the written reasons sums things up nicely:
January 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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However, article 32.01 of the UCL Regs states:
January 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Article 30.05 of the Regulations of the UEFA Champions League ("the UCL Regs") states:
January 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Both clubs also now charged for a half-time incident during the match too

#AVFC #NUFC
January 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM