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 · #football governance
2024-2025 edition
2 entries
Football States Intrusion: When States and Sovereign Fund Redefine the Rules of the Games
This article examines the growing influence of states and sovereign wealth funds in football, analysing how state-backed investment can reshape club ownership, competition structures and governance standards. It discusses the tension between football’s traditional autonomy and the increasing political, economic and strategic interests of state actors, raising key questions around sportswashing, financial fairness, regulatory control and the integrity of the game.
Carlos Badenes Tormo & Brice Belhumeur
LLM 2024-2025 O REI Sports Law Graduate
12 June 2026
The Nature of the Football Tribunal
This article analyses the legal and institutional nature of the FIFA Football Tribunal, focusing on its role within football’s dispute resolution system. It likely examines the Tribunal’s structure, jurisdiction and function in resolving international football disputes, particularly those involving players, clubs, coaches and agents. The article is especially relevant for understanding how FIFA administers sports justice and how its decisions interact with broader regulatory frameworks and potential appeals before CAS.
Rui Botica Santos & Pedro Henrique Gomes Ramiz Wright
LLM 2024-2025 O REI Sports Law Graduate
12 June 2026
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