You’re sued and you know you are: New law puts onus on clubs to prevent player abuse Sport Business Professional sports teams, governing bodies and operators of stadiums and events could all face legal action if players receive abuse due to changes in the law this month, writes Charlotte Smith. Sports organisations have historically treated abusive behaviour directed at players, coaches and officials largely as a welfare, reputational and regulatory issue. However, from 1 [...]
Jess Carter, the Online Safety Act and a problem that won’t go away Sport Online racist and misogynistic abuse of Lionesses defender Jess Carter during the Women’s Euros echoes that faced by Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho after the men’s Euro 2020 final. The Online Safety Act 2023 aimed to make the UK the world leader in this area, so why are we still asking how to [...]
Chelsea eye Osimhen and Sancho in explosive end to transfer window Sport Chelsea’s deal-making shows no sign of slowing ahead of the transfer deadline after the club made an 11th summer signing and stepped up their interest in striker Victor Osimhen. The Blues’ latest business saw them clinch the signature of young Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders from Genk for a fee of around £17m. The teenager, who [...]