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Some time ago on the blog, I discussed issues related to arbitration in sports, pointing out the regulations applicable to football (here). I talked about the procedure for appointing an arbitrator and the jurisdiction of the court to hear specific types of cases.

Today's entry will focus on the clause known as the "first option" for a player. I used quotation marks because the clause of priority in contracting a player, commonly used, functions under the above-mentioned, incorrect name.

Professional athletes often utilize the services of a manager who is responsible for the proper development of their career, including the athlete's financial success. Managers handle finding clubs for athletes, negotiating player compensation, and other financial and non-financial aspects of the contract.

Currently, there is a proceeding before the Dispute Resolution Chamber of the Polish Football Association initiated by Radosław Cierzniak, a player from Wisła Kraków, who has requested the Chamber to terminate the contract due to the club's fault.

Some time ago on the blog, I wrote about the unilateral termination of contracts between football clubs and professional players. In today's article, I will focus on similar issues, but this time regarding contracts between football clubs and coaches.

Some time ago on the blog, I wrote about the fees due to clubs under the so-called "solidarity mechanism" and training compensation.

Among various reports from the world of sports, the mainstream media has also picked up the information that FIFpro has filed a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA regulations, alleging that these regulations are in conflict with fundamental principles of EU law regarding the freedom of movement of workers, and above all, competition law.

This month Forbes published the ranking of the highest-earning athletes. In the ranking, the incomes of athletes were divided into those received in connection with their sports achievements and those that came from advertising contracts.

At one time, the president of a lower league football club, entitled to a due receivable against a team from the Ekstraklasa, asked me whether he could file a claim for payment before a common court.

In the Shadow of Changes in Football Agents Regulations, PZPN Introduces New Rules Governing Player-Club Relations Somewhat overshadowed by the changes in football agents regulations (which can be read HERE), the PZPN board has also passed new regulations concerning the relationships between players and clubs.

Somewhat in the shadow of preparations for the Polish national team's qualifying match, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) adopted and published new regulations regarding transfer intermediaries. I have already written about plans in this regard on the blog while discussing FIFA's recommendations. In this article, I will try to discuss the most important changes.

From the report published by the Polish Football Association concerning safety at Ekstraklasa stadiums, it emerges that in the concluded season 2013/2014, during which 296 matches were played, 195 incidents related to offensive chants were recorded, and pyrotechnic devices were used during 68 matches.