The EU Court of Justice AG Rantos issues an opinion arguing that sporting associations may sanction their members for participating in rival competitions without prior approval (ESLC / UEFA / FIFA)

Bach, Dwayne; Ziermann, Fabian

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15 Dec 2022

The EU Court of Justice AG Rantos issues an opinion arguing that sporting associations may sanction their members for participating in rival competitions without prior approval (ESLC / UEFA / FIFA)

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EU Court of Justice, ESLC / UEFA / FIFA, Case No. C-333/21, AG Opinion, 15 December 2022

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Dwayne Bach
University Heinrich Heine (Düsseldorf)

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Fabian Ziermann
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

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Dwayne Bach, Fabian Ziermann, The EU Court of Justice AG Rantos issues an opinion arguing that sporting associations may sanction their members for participating in rival competitions without prior approval (ESLC / UEFA / FIFA), 15 décembre 2022, e-Competitions December 2022, Art. N° 111109

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