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Sheffield United FC: Hawk-Eyeing Up a Claim?

Hawk-Eye Innovations’ Goal Line Technology committed a ‘goal line incident’ in the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Sheffield United FC (“SUFC”) on 17 June 2020, which resulted in SUFC not being awarded a goal that should have been awarded. This article considers the applicable rules and law and whether SUFC and other clubs have a claim in respect of the incident.

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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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