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
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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 Influence of Athlete Activism in Modern Sports: Vinicius Jr. as an Advocate for Change
This article examines the role of athlete activism in modern sport through the example of Vinicius Jr. and his public stance against racism and discrimination in football. It analyses how high-profile athletes can influence social debate, pressure institutions to act, and reshape expectations around governance, accountability and equality in sport. The article highlights the growing legal and ethical relevance of player advocacy beyond the field of play.
Rodrigo Arias Grillo & Lou Brouleau
LLM 2024-2025 O REI Sports Law Graduate
12 June 2026
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