Safeguarding the integrity of the game through sports law

Welcome back! Thank you for opening a new edition of WFS Digest:

This week:

• ??A sports law masterclass on the?WFS Podcast, which covers the new FIFA Agent Regulations, the multi-club ownership model, and more!
• ?? New updates for?World Football Summit Europe, less than 75 days left!
• ?? Group ticketing: Take your networking to another level.
• ???Veo Technologies?joins the World Football Summit list of partners.
• ???This week’s WFS Pick, is?a book on how football influences culture?and vice-versa!

Football, Law and Beyond: A Sports Law Masterclass

This week,?we welcome?David Diaz, Partner at Baker McKenzie to the WFS Podcast. to discuss some of the most pressing issues impacting the football industry.

In our conversation, we explore the legal implications of key topics, including:

• The new?FIFA agent regulations?and their potential challenges within the EU legal frameworks.
• The evolving landscape of?multi-club ownership models.
• The legal and governance considerations of?empowering fans in club decision-making?processes.
• The potential clash between?new competition proposals and the EU legal framework.
• Plus, David shares his personal?leadership advice and highlights the cases he's most proud of. Get ready to be surprised!

This episode is a true masterclass in sports law...listen to it on your?favourite podcast app!

???74 days left for World Football Summit!

?Sevilla is just a few weeks away from becoming the global capital of the football industry...Are you going to miss it? This is what you can expect from the event that will shape the future of football.

• ??? Check out the?confirmed speakers?for the event so far...and many more will join!?
• ???Meet the brands?that are joining our?Expo Area?at WFS Europe 2023!
• ????Tickets?are starting to sell out!?Don't miss the array of options available.
• ?? Check out the?partners?helping us make WFS Europe a reality!
• ?? Here's everything you need to know to apply for a?WFS Award!

Some of the brands that will be at?WFS Europe'23

Those that network together...Grow Together!

This year's edition of #WFSEurope?is getting closer and closer and?we want to remind you that you can make the most out of your WFS experience by attending in?group.

By joining us?with colleagues or friends the opportunities can be endless!?We offer different discounts and advantages for?groups of more than 3 people to network, schedule meetings and learn as much as possible in our?2-day?summit.

If this is something that sparks your interest, don't hesitate to?request your pass and more information by clicking here!

Veo Technology will be at WFS Europe

Wouldn’t it be great if all football clubs could have access to the latest video-recording technology to record and live-stream matches automatically?

Veo Technologies is doing precisely that and we are proud to announce them as industry partners for WFS Europe 2023! Their members have recorded more than half a million games and they work with clubs like Inter Miami, Wolves, Lewes FC, and Burnley.?Find out more about them now!

Football?Against the Enemy

Simon Kuper traveled to 22 countries from South Africa to Italy, from Russia to the USA, to examine the way football has shaped the culture of these countries, but also how culture has influenced football.

A classic worth reading!

??20-21 Sep.?2023 | Sevilla, SPAIN?|?WFS EUROPE ????Register

??Dec.?2023 | SAUDI ARABIA?|?WFS ASIA ????Pre-Register