New Jurisdictions podcast episode tackles football governance and landmark rulings
Published 27 March 2025
A brand new episode of the Jurisdictions podcast delves into the complex world of international sports law and the governance of football. Featuring sports law expert Antoine Duval, the episode 'Rights, transfers, and transnational law: Exploring football's legal and regulatory landscape' explores the intricacies of the football transfer system, focusing particularly on the seismic shifts brought about by the Bosman (1995) and Diarra (2024) rulings.
Listeners will gain insights into how these landmark judgements have potentially empowered players within the transfer system, alongside a clear explanation of what a football transfer actually entails. The discussion also broadens to address the legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding the 'world's game', including the upcoming 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Antoine Duval, senior researcher in international law at the Asser Institute, provides expert analysis, with the episode hosted and edited by research trainee Flora Bensadon. Editing was provided by Carl Lewis, researcher in public international law, and founder of the Jurisdictions podcast series.
Speaker
Antoine Duval, senior researcher in international law (Asser Institute)
Host and podcast editor
Flora Bensadon, research trainee (Asser Institute)
Editor
Carl Lewis, researcher in public international law (Asser Institute)
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Bosman ruling (Case C415/93)
Union royale belge des sociétés de football association ASBL v Jean-Marc Bosman, Royal club liégeois SA v Jean-Marc Bosman and others and Union des associations européennes de football (UEFA) v Jean-Marc Bosman. Read more.
Diarra ruling (Case C-650/22)
Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) v BZ. Read more.