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FIFA’s Agent Exam – fit for purpose? My personal experience.
Link to Jonathan Booker’s original LinkedIn post “Due process matters. In regulation, process is not a side issue – it’s the core safeguard of legitimacy.” Jonathan Booker’s recent excellent post on the FIFA Agent Exam problems caught my eye – and struck a personal chord. Jonathan eloquently highlights the challenges…
Chapter on English football law for major new textbook completed
I was honoured to co-author the England chapter for a major new book on football law. The book is titled Contractual Stability and Termination in Football: Legal and Economic Implications Across Key Jurisdictions and will be published by the Sports Law & Policy Centre later this year. Dev Parmar of Parmars Sports…
From the EFL to Istanbul: Jonson Clarke-Harris Signs for Pendikspor
We’re pleased to confirm that Jonson Clarke-Harris, formerly of Rotherham United, has signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Pendikspor, competing in the TFF First League. https://www.instagram.com/pendikspor/reel/DL5Yco6MSQe https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL6sTxhoIdk Muiris Lyons Legal acted as independent legal advisor on the matter, supporting the player through his contract termination. With thanks to Saudi-based agency Triple Keys Sports and all…
“A Kiss Is Just a Kiss? Ostarine and kiss contamination
“You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss…”— As Time Goes By, Casablanca (1942) With apologies to Casablanca, for most of us, that still rings true. But in the arena of anti-doping, a kiss can be more than just a kiss – it can carry a banned substance. That’s precisely what…
Reflections from the Mediation Room: Two Cases, One Constant
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the privilege of mediating two very different disputes. One resolved with a small but meaningful shift in position that opened the door to settlement. The other did not settle on the day, but ended with both sides better understanding their positions, and…
Muiris Lyons Appointed to Chair FA Judicial Appeal hearings
19 June 2025 – Manchester Muiris Lyons, founder of Muiris Lyons Legal Ltd, has been appointed to The Football Association’s Judicial Panel. He joins the Chairs Panel for General Appeals for a three-year term starting in the 2025–26 season. The Football Regulatory Authority confirmed the appointment on 10 June 2025….