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WTO Report - Qatar, Saudi Arabia, beIN and beoutQ
On 16 June 2020 a Panel established by the WTO’s DSB released a report in respect of claims by Qatar against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) for KSA’s alleged breaches of the TRIPS Agreement. This article provides a summary of the report and also considers whether the report affects KSA PIF’s involvement with a reported takeover of Newcastle United FC.
Overviews
Wondering who FIFA, UEFA and The FA are and what they do as football’s governing bodies? Maybe you are wondering where the Premier League and other football leagues sit with the governing bodies? Or maybe you want to know how and what penalties are given to a footballer when charged with misconduct? Whatever football institution or procedure, here you will find an overview to get the understanding you want.
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