O REI Sport Law Publications
A working archive of student writing in international sports law.
Selected student articles and master's theses produced inside O REI. A working record of how the next generation of sports lawyers is thinking about the legal questions shaping the industry.
Articles published by O REI faculty, students, and alumni in external journals and outlets.
External Publications
2 entries · #athlete rights
2024-2025 edition
2 entries
Mind over Matter: How Mental Health Protections are Transforming Contracts in Sports
This article explores how mental health considerations are increasingly influencing the drafting and interpretation of sports contracts. It analyses the growing need to protect athletes’ psychological wellbeing through contractual safeguards, institutional duties of care and more balanced employment relationships. The article highlights how mental health is becoming a key legal and governance issue in modern sport, moving beyond performance concerns into contract design, athlete protection and organisational responsibility.
Rodrigo Arias Grillo & Emely Saenz
LLM 2024-2025 O REI Sports Law Graduate
12 June 2026
The Impact of Social Media on Players – Does the Freedom of Speech Exist?
This article analyses the tension between players’ freedom of expression and the regulatory, contractual and reputational limits imposed by clubs, leagues and governing bodies. It explores how social media has amplified athletes’ public voice, while also increasing the risk of disciplinary consequences, reputational harm and contractual disputes. The article highlights the need to balance individual rights with professional obligations, team interests and the broader integrity of sport.
Alberto Ruiz de Aguiar Díaz-Obregón & Josué Arroyo
LLM 2024-2025 O REI Sports Law Graduate
12 June 2026
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