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UCI Statement on Gonzalo Joaquin Najar, Gaston Emiliano Javier and UCI Continental Team Sindicato de Empleados Publicos de San Juan

7/5/2018

Both Argentinean riders, Gonzalo Joaquín Najar and Gastón Emiliano Javier, both belonging to the Sindicato de Empleados Públicos de San Juan team, have been informed that some irregularities have been found in their blood tests, which were obtained during the San Juan International Tour. The Riders Antidoping Foundation (CADF), a body independent from the UCI, [...]

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The General Court of the EU rejects the requests of Valencia, Bankia and LaLiga in relation to the  Valencia C.F. State aid case

5/5/2018

On Saturday, May 5th, the General Court, through three orders of April 26th, dismissed the requests of the Valencia Foundation, LaLiga and Bankia. After their participation as interested parties in the administrative stage before the European Commission, now, they had joined the appeal before the General Court of the European Union. Read the news (in [...]

EU Law and competition

Spain’s National High Court absolves the accused to promote hissing to the national anthem in the RFEF King’s Cup’s final on May 2015 of crime against honor to the King and insult to Spain

4/5/2018

On Friday 4th of May 2018, the Forth Section of the Criminal Chamber of the High Court absolved Santiago E.P. of crime against honor to the Crown and insult to Spain, for having promoted the hissing to the national anthem in the final game of the King's Cup in May 2015, on the understanding that [...]

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Resolution of the DG for Activities and the Promotion of Sport for the grant of subsidies in the field of sport for the promotion of the organization and management of Andalusian sports federations and technical modernization and sports performance

Resolution of May 4, of the General Directorate of Activities and Promotion of Sport, by means of which subsidies in the field of sport, competitive regime, for the promotion of the organization and management of sports federations Andalusian (FOGF modality) and technical modernization and sports performance (TRD modality) are convened. Publication in the Official Regional [...]

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Athletic Bilbao faces UEFA’s harsh sanctions after the opening of proceedings regarding the fatal incidents during play-off against FC Spartak Moscow

3/5/2018

On Friday May 3rd, UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Athletic Bilbao regarding four breaches of their Disciplinary Code, which exposes the club to a harsh fine due to the events on February 22nd during the game against FC Spartak Moscow, which lead to the death of a member of the police corps (‘Ertzaintza’). Read the [...]

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FIA Formula One World Championship – 2019 Technical Regulations regarding aerodynamic changes

1/5/2018

On 30 April, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of races and the number of overtaking opportunities, the Strategy Group, the F1 Commission and the World Motor Sport Council approved a new Regulation that will be implemented next season. Press release    

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Permanent disability of a footballer over 32 years old and with a history of injuries: there is no maximum age to work as a football player and the Permanent disability must be recognized if the injuries are true

1/5/2018

Judgement (in Spanish)  

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Even though it is unlikely to see a war between Spanish TVs, Amazon, Netflix, and other OTT operators over football broadcasting rights, LaLiga shouldn´t have any problems to replace the lack of appetite shown by Movistar, Vodafone, etc.

1/5/2018

On Tuesday, May 1st, the agency S&P Global Rating, affirmed that a war between traditional Tv channels and Amazon or Netflix for acquiring the European league football rights, is a remote possibility. Read the news (in Spanish) Read the news (in Spanish)  

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Entertainment law

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Liverpool FC’s forward player Mohammed Salah accuses Egyptian Football Association of unauthorised commercial use of his image

30/4/2018

On Thursday April 26th, Liverpool FC's forward player Mohammed Salah denounced via his Twitter account the Egyptian Football Association of using his image without prior consent. Read the news  

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The 2018 General Budget Draft Act (‘Proyecto de Ley de Presupuestos Generales’) provides for tax benefits for events of exceptional public interest within the framework of Article 27 (Ley 49/2002)

5/4/2018

On Thursday April 5th, the publication of 2018's New General Budget Draft Act provides for tax benefits for the following events of exceptional public interest: Pontevedra 2019 World Triathlon Series, Badminton World Tour and Barcelona Equestrian Challenge (Third Edition). Acccess the proposal (in Spansish)  

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