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at March 03, 2019 0
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been spotted in England, watching Watford’s clash against Leicester. The former Juventus manager can be seen at the Vicarage Road along with his assistant during his time at Stamford Bridge.   The Italian, who is still out of work after leaving Chelsea in the summer, has been spending a lot of his time in England and was in attendance at Vicarage Road.
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Conte and Holland spent time at Chelsea together, but seeing them together at such a random Premier League clash led to mass confusion from fans.   Some even suggested that perhaps the two could be preparing to take a job together, writing on Twitter: ‘Steve Holland sure is spending a lot of time in and around London with Antonio Conte as of late’. Holland is typically seen in and around Premier League grounds at the weekends watching players in the frame for an England call-up.
While Conte is rarely seen out and about at Premier League games these days as his search for a new job continues. The 49-year-old has been linked with several high-profile clubs since being sacked by Chelsea but is yet to land himself a new role.
However, Corriere dello Sport claim Conte is being lined up as a potential replacement for Juventus boss Max Allegri, who could leave at the end of the season. Conte, a former Juventus captain, also enjoyed a successful three-year spell as manager of the club between 2011-2014 and has a strong relationship with the chairman Andrea Agnelli. The Italian outlet have reported that Juventus are keen to bring Conte back to Italy and that he is No 1 on their list.
 Few weeks ago, Conte revealed to Sky Sports Italia that he’s still embroiled in legal wrangling with Chelsea. He said: Chelsea is the past for me now. I don’t want to talk about it, especially as there is still legal action on-going between me and the club.  Chelsea paid Conte 9 million after he was sacked. But Conte is seeking further compensation believing the timing of his sacking blocked him from employment this year. Accordingly, Conte was seemingly at Sunday’s match as his personal issues drag on.
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at February 04, 2019 0

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has reportedly “thrown in the towel” over his attempts to use Philippe Coutinho as part of his midfield, according to reports in Spain. The Brazil international was signed for a club record €135m last year in a high-profile move from Liverpool and he’s gone on to make 51 appearances for Barça, scoring 16 goals and claiming 11 assists across all competitions.
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Coutinho was signed under the impression that he would be Barcelona’s long-term successor to Andrés Iniesta, but Sport claim that Valverde has given up on the idea of using him in the midfield due to his lack of support in defence.
 Barcelona’s head coach has arranged a meeting with Coutinho to try and find a solution, but the board of directors are concerned over the Brazilian’s current situation.
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Valverde supposedly wants to follow in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City by using two naturally attacking midfielders – Kevin de Br​uyne and David Silva, for example – alongside a pivot sitting just in front of the defence.
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Coutinho is largely playing second fiddle to Ousmane Dembélé in Barcelona’s attack this season and he is claimed to be upset at not being in the first team, something which both Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez have supposedly caught wind of in recent weeks.The 26-year-old was even linked with a move away from the Camp Nou ahead of the January transfer window, but aside from tenuous links with Manchester United, there don’t appear to be any potential suitors for Coutinho so early into his Barcelona career.
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at February 03, 2019 0
Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele are in doubt for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey game against Real Madrid due to injuries and the Barcelona medical staff are expected to reassess their progress on Monday. The Argentine picked up an injury to his thigh during Saturday’s encounter against Valencia, while the Frenchman has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks.
Medical tests after the 2-2 draw against Los Che showed that Messi had a muscle spasm and there won’t be any more tests, with the 31-year-old forward to rest and with his progress to be monitored when he returns to training on Monday.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur, Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Tottenham Hotspur at the Camp Nou on December 11, 2018 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the recovery of Dembele, who suffered a sprained ankle against Leganes, was slowed down by flu, which kept the former Borussia Dortmund player at home for several days. The World Cup winner will train with the group after the weekend, when the medical staff will re-evaluate his physical condition.

VALENCIA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 07: (L-R) Philippe Coutinho, Malcom and Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona arrive for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Blaugrana doctors on Sunday morning prescribed the forward antiobiotics and told him to go home and rest after he reported to the club’s training ground suffering from a fever, complaining of pain in his tonsils and feeling generally unwell. Ernesto Valverde will have the last word on whether the two players are fit enough to follow the rest of the team to the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. He has never been one to take risks, but this is obviously a huge fixture.

11 Ousmane Dembele from France of FC Barcelona celebrating his goal with 04 Ivan Rakitic from Croatia of FC Barcelona during the La Liga football match between FC Barcelona v Villarreal CF at Camp Nou Stadium in Spain on May 9 of 2018. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto)

The derby will kick off on Wednesday at 21:00 CET at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
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Do you think Barcelona can get a good result out against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou even if Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele didn’t finally make the squad?
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at February 01, 2019 0
According to Marca, Sao Paulo and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the loan of Gabriel Novaes, who will join the Blaugrana’s B team. The Brazilian will move to the Catalans until 30 June 2020 and Barcelona, whose B team play in the Segunda Division B, will retain a purchase option in the deal.
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According to Globoesporte, Sevilla were also interested in the acquisition of the 19-year-old, who has already arrived in Spain. Novaes is expected to undergo his medical examinations and finalise the final contract details with Barcelona; everything will be completed before the end of the January transfer window.
Image result for Gabriel Novaes BarcelonaAfter bringing in Frenkie de Jong, Todibo, Kevin-Prince Boateng, and now Gabriel Novaes on loan, Barcelona will now focus on players leaving the club before the January transfer window closes on Thursday night. Munir El Haddadi has been the only departure from the Camp Nou thus far but he looks set to have some company in that regard in the coming days. One player who looks certain to leave the Blaugrana is Denis Suarez, according to reports by MARCA, and while the midfielder would love to join Arsenal, they are not currently in a position to sign the midfielder.
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The Galician has been unable to force himself into Ernesto Valverde’s plans and his contract ends in June 2020. Barcelona are only willing to allow Denis to leave the club on loan if it includes an obligatory purchase option as they do not want a repeat of Rafinha’s case with Inter from last season. As a result, Barcelona are more willing to listen to offers that provide a short-term boost regarding funds, such as those proposed by Real Betis and Sevilla; the solution to Denis’ soap opera will be decided in the coming hours.
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Another footballer who could leave the club is Malcom, though it is more likely that he will leave in the summer, unless a mouth-watering proposal arrived. Barcelona do not want to make a loss on their 41 million euro investment after signing him from Bordeaux last summer. Like Denis, Malcom has been unable to establish himself under Valverde and whenever he has been given an opportunity, he has disappointed, as he did against Sevilla in the first leg of the Blaugrana’s quarter-final Copa del Rey tie last week.
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One more remote option is that Jasper Cillessen would’ve pushed for a move if Barcelona had been knocked out of the Copa del Rey against Sevilla but he will definitely be staying after they wonderful comeback win at the Camp Nou. The Dutchman is aware that Marc-Andre ter Stegen would be the goalkeeper in LaLiga Santander and the Champions League, so rather than sit on the bench for six months without playing, he may opt to go out on loan and play. More likely, however, is that Cillessen leaves the club in the summer in order to play more regularly.
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at January 29, 2019 0

Sports
Prosperity Law LLP provides a comprehensive legal offering for a wide range of authorities within sport including international and local sports organisations, sporting associations, clubs, managers, agents and sportsmen, and women. Our client base includes athletes that have competed in the Olympics and the Premier League, as well as those just starting out in the profession. Our clients also represent a wide range of sporting disciplines, and as a result, our legal expertise cover football, rugby, golf, tennis, cycling, cricket, basketball, athletics and many more.

Life in the sporting industry opens doors to fresh and exciting opportunity and can take an athlete or associate to many places across the world. increasing litigation and regulation across professional sport requires expert knowledge in the discipline- one we are fortunate to boast years of experience in at Prosperity Law.

Our niche sports law team work closely with you to understand your commercial aims and objectives and tailor our advice accordingly.  We ensure that we deliver advice in a discreet and efficient manner and we are renowned for our professionalism and ethical standing.

We provide the following services:

Contract disputes
Document reviewing and drafting
Reputation management and defamation
Club restructuring and shareholding
Transfer negotiations and commercial deals
Media and entertainment
Disciplinary matter and appeals
Criminal matters and driving offences
Employment contracts and disputes
At Prosperity Law we are aware that being an athlete is a fast-paced lifestyle, therefore, clients may not always be able to communicate with their solicitor as often as is necessary. As a result, we are more than happy to deal with trusted agents or similar advisors to ensure any problem encountered can be efficiently dealt with.

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Sports Law Firm Manchester
We’re a dedicated Sports Law Firm and we’ve been involved in representing some of the most interesting sports legal cases in recent times.
Withholding and improving regulation and litigation across professional sport requires specialist sports law knowledge combined with legal expertise. We work with an understanding of the unique circumstances that players, clubs and their representatives face whilst perfecting their game.

Only recently, we helped a local Mancunian Boxer attain his boxing licence , who initially planned to turn professional back in 2015, but BBBofC’s rules at the time meant boxers with type one diabetes were unable to get a license. It was ruled that he could keep his licence, in this record-breaking case.

Work with a  Manchester Sports law firm who has a love for sports
Our clients are progressively recognising the benefits of working with people who have a love for sports.
Sports law is a multi-disciplinary field, and we have the strength in depth and breadth of knowledge to deliver a vast range of services as outlined below:

Club Services from our Sports Law Firm
Advertising, sponsorship and hospitality arrangements
Employment law services
Stadium and commercial property issues
Brand protection and intellectual property
Sports Licensing
Player disputes
Player/coaching agreements
Arbitration
Sportsperson Legal Services
Employment law services
Intellectual Property and Image rights
Sponsorship and Partnership agreements
Integrity in Sport
Contract negotiations
Disputes
Personal injury
Agent services
Merchandising and Affinity
Why choose JMR Solicitors Manchester as your Sports Law Firm?
Our sports solicitors in Manchester are extremely knowledgeable in sports law and directing individuals, clubs and other organisations on their legal matters. We put the best interests of our clients at the core of everything we do. We work with both businesses and private individuals, giving them legal advice and support which is unique to them and their situation.

A one-size-fits-all solution doesn’t solve sports peoples’ problems and concerns. That is why our sports law firm helps by looking at personal circumstances and specifics, to ensure you have the best outcome in the most cost-effective way.
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Brabners’ sports team is recognised nationally and internationally as a leading team of cross disciplinary lawyers, which has been setting standards and providing specialist legal advice in the sports and recreation arena for over 30 years.
The team advises a vast range of entities within sport including international and local federations, national governing bodies, clubs, teams, player/athlete unions, intermediaries, individual sports men and women, sponsors and commercial partners, event organisers and event hosts, broadcasters, merchandising licensees, marketing and sports agencies, media and technology companies.
Similarly, our clients represent a diverse range of sporting disciplines and accordingly our legal expertise spans football, rugby union, rugby league, swimming, cycling, golf, cricket, athletics, canoeing and water sports, tennis and other racquet sports, basketball, martial arts, snow sports, disability sports and Gaelic sports, to name a few. 
Our team is led by Maurice Watkins CBE, (named 2014 International Sports and Entertainment Lawyer of the Year at Who’s Who Legal Annual Awards New York) together with other senior members of the team including Lydia Edgar (Head of Sports Sector Group and specialist employment lawyer), Sam Mabon (a leading corporate lawyer recognised for his expertise in the sports industry) and Jason Smith (recognised as one of the country’s most experienced sports lawyers).
Over many years we have gained experience of the strategic and daily issues that our clients in the industry face. We are alive to the ever changing environment in which they are required to operate. As such, we are best placed to offer pro-active support and guidance to enable them to meet those challenges, whether they be regulatory, financial, constitutional, political, social or economic.
Our areas of legal expertise include:
  • Regulatory and Governance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Contract/Grant Agreements
  • Employment Immigration and Pensions
  • Disciplinary Matters
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Reputation and Crisis Management
  • Sponsorship and Partnership Arrangements
  • Event Organisation
  • Merchandising, Licensing and Affinity
  • Broadcasting, Digital Media, Social Media and Data
  • Property, Premises, Environmental, Construction and Planning
  • Intellectual Property and Image Rights
  • Charity and Trust Law
  • Health and Safety
  • Procurement
  • Insolvency
  • Integrity in Sport
  • Individual Representation
  • Football Transfers and Contracts
  • Immigration
  • Event Organisation and Venues
Chambers 2017
Strengths: "We have found Brabners to be top of the pile in terms of client service in particular, with incredibly quick response times, and with advice having been provided extremely quickly and efficiently."
"They've got a very strong presence. They're always thereabouts when there's a big dispute."
Chambers 2016
Strengths: "They are specialists in the field, they know the regulations inside out and you get a quick response from them."
"They have always had similar cases and can relate your case to something they have already worked on, so you get a good gauge for your position in your circumstances."
"We have a relationship our business cherishes as the knowledge and respect they have within the industry provides further credibility to our business."
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We are a long running family owned solicitors and pride ourselves on giving expert legal advice in a wide range of areas.

Our office is based in the heart of Warrington, we are only a 3 minute walk from Warrington’s bus and train stations. There is plenty of parking outside our office building and also in public spaces in the nearby area.

Our aim is to provide a friendly and professional service covering the whole spectrum of legal advice and assistance ranging from Conveyancing and Probate to Family Law, Personal Injury cases, Employment matters, Healthcare and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

We remain, by choice, a traditional firm to enable our clients to build a one-to-one relationship with the Solicitor dealing with their case and to ensure that no client becomes simply a reference number. We always try to see clients within one working day of them requesting an appointment where possible. We can usually provide appointments outside usual office hours or on a weekend if appropriate.

We are willing to take appropriate cases on a no-win, no-fee basis and can also provide information on the availability of legal costs insurance.

Our History
The history of our firm goes back to 1758, we know this as our history has been traced by the firm’s historian Adrian Albinson. The firm started life in 1758 by Richard Topping who was succeeded by his son Roger, and then by John Ashton, at this point the firm was situated on Sankey Street. From there the firm moved to 4 Academy place and became Ashton & Woods, and it relocated to 55 Horsemarket Street. Mr Wood’s son Herbert also joined the firm, he was then joined by Mr Bostock and the firm moved to 23 Bold Street. In time we became Albinson Napier & Co and also moved to our current home of 20 Bold Street. By continuing the long tradition of fathers and sons we have Mr Richard Napier (Tim) with the firm and the managing partner his son Mr Richard John Napier.

We are very proud of our heritage and close links to the town of Warrington, and pride ourselves on meeting the needs of its residents.
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A personal injury claim is a legal process used to recover financial compensation for anyone who has suffered injury or harm and someone else, either fully or partially, is to blame. Our specialist solicitors can help guide you and your family through this process and help you get access to rehabilitation and medical support as well as fighting for financial compensation. 

Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors

With one of the largest teams and some of the best personal injury lawyers, Slater and Gordon have specialists who deal with different accident types and severity levels. Our team has extensive experience providing support and guidance in what can be very challenging circumstances. Your legal team will work with you and your family to ensure the best possible resolution following your injury.
We have helped countless people with personal injuries including:
    • A young woman Catrin who was involved in a coach accident abroad which resulted in serious injury and countless operations. We helped get rehabilitation and treatment and a financial settlement. Watch Catrin’s story 
    • Helping Joy, a widow whose husband was exposed to asbestos as part of his job which resulted in his premature death from mesothelioma. We recovered compensation for her and got the justice they were seeking. Watch Joy’s story 
    • Kile who was severely injured in an unprovoked attack and was left with severe brain damage and leaving him quadriplegic. We helped seek compensation to provide the support and improvements to help Kile and his family. Watch Kile’s story 
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Top media lawyers in London

Vardags is a top law firm based in the heart of London. Our Reputation and Privacy team, headed by experienced media lawyer, Alex McCready, has helped protect individuals and companies from all types of media intrusion and threats.
Our team of top media lawyers can provide you with high level advice and representation for cases involving the press, social media, other companies or disgruntled employees or acquaintances. 

Is Vardags right for you?

Vardags represents valuable private companies and high net worth individuals in complex and high value media or copyright disputes.
You may have been notified by the media about an adverse story, be worried about press intrusion, or have a resentful employee or acquaintance trying to damage your reputation. We can provide representation from obtaining pre-publication injunctions to final trials and appeals.

Free initial consultation

If you feel your reputation or privacy are under threat, please call our confidential enquiry line on 020 7788 7194 to book a consultation. Lines are staffed 24 hours. 
Vardags is a premium law firm servicing prominent individuals, families, senior professionals and companies. We offer a free initial consultation if your combined assets are over £1 million or your income is over £200,000 per annum. We do not act on a conditional fee, or no-win-no-fee, basis. 
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at January 28, 2019 0
Through their official website, Chelsea have announced the outgoing transfers of two promising players and also first team player Victor Moses. Former England U17 star Charlie Colkett has sealed a permanent switch to Swedish Allsvenskan side Ostersunds, 12 years after he joined Chelsea from Charlton Athletic.The midfielder spent time on loan at Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town, Vitesse and Shrewsbury Town during his time at Chelsea. Charlie Colkett’s contract with Ostersunds is valid for the next three and a half years and he will join öFK’s training camp in Marbella on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea U18 defender Jack Wakely has joined Southern Premier South Division Basingstoke Town on loan until the end of the season. The 18-year-old arrived the Chelsea Academy as an U9.
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Fenerbahce pulled off a transfer coup after signing former Nigeria international Victor Moses on Friday afternoon. The agreement between the Yellow Canaries and Chelsea will keep the right winger in Istanbul until the end of the 2019-2020 season. Yesterday evening, Moses took to social media to inform his combined 3.08 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that he’s delighted at completing a loan move to a club with a rich history. Fenerbahce have won 19 Turkish Super Lig titles, 6 Turkish Cups and 9 Turkish Super Cups among others since the formation of the club 111 years ago.
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Victor Moses posted on social media : ”Delighted to have joined Fenerbahçe 💯 A huge club with incredible fans and an amazing history 💪🏿 Can’t wait to get going! 🇹🇷. ”I’d also like to thank everyone at Chelsea and I wish the team and the fans the very best for the future!”
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The right winger has revealed that ex-Liverpool star Martin Skrtel and his former Super Eagles teammate Emmanuel Emenike sounded him out over a move to the Yellow Canaries. Moses and Skrtel know each other from way back as they played on the same Liverpool team during the 2013-2014 season.
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”I asked for information from some of the players I played with before. Everyone said positive things. They said great things about the club and the country,” Moses told Fenerbahce Television. ”And so I couldn’t wait to come here. I spoke with Martin Skrtel. I played with him at Liverpool when I was on loan there. ”He told me how big this club is, how big the support is for the club and the passion of the supporters. He explained how everyone here loves football. ”I also spoke with Emenike. He also told me that I would be very happy here and that I should go.”
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Moses will compete with former Premier League stars Islam Slimani, Roberto Soldado and Andre Ayew for the attacking positions at Fenerbahce. Moses has been handed the number eight jersey for the rest of the 2018-2019 campaign.
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Football has been called America’s game, and it is the dream of moms and dads across the country to see their sons suit up and compete on the grid iron. Though playing the game seems like a wonderful way to teach teamwork and encourage athleticism, it has a dark side. Football has the dubious distinction of being the number one sport in the nation for player injuries, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that in 2007 alone, over 920,000 children under the age of 18 have received medical treatment in clinics, doctors’ offices and emergency rooms. Though accidents can happen, many of these injuries are a result of negligence in supervision or in the manufacturing and design of safety equipment. If your child suffered a football injury that you believe was preventable, the experienced CT injury attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Attorneys at Law can help. Contact us today and we’ll set up an appointment to review your case.
There are a number of different types of football injuries. The most common of these are trauma, overuse injuries, heat injuries and head injuries.
Trauma
Trauma refers to any type of injury that is the result of full contact. In most cases football players suffer trauma to their knees and ankles as a result of the particular type of moves used on the field to avoid being tackled. Football players frequently tear their ACL or PCL or damage their meniscus; ankle sprains and fractures are also common, as are injuries to the shoulder.
Overuse
Overuse injuries are often the result of putting wear and tear on the body too quickly without adequate training or strengthening. The most common overuse injuries seen in football players are patellar tendinitis or low back pain.
Heat
Heat is a particular concern for those who live in the southern climates, but even in the northern regions football players who practice during their preseason in the late summer have been known to be overcome by heat exhaustion. Some players have died as a result.
Head
Head injuries, and particularly concussions, are extremely common among football players. Though helmet designs have been improved, the nature of the game means that players are constantly striking one another’s heads, and this can result in severe trauma that has recently been connected to cognitive and memory problems later in life.
When your child plays football, it is supposed to be a positive experience, but being injured by any of these types of football injuries can have a profound impact on their quality of life now and in the future. If your child has suffered an injury that you believe is the result of negligence, we can help you to get the financial compensation that you need and deserve. Contact the experienced CT injury attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Attorneys at Law to set up a free consultation.
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Football is a contact sport and players accept sports injuries as an inevitable part of the game. However some injuries are caused by assaults or avoidable accidents and in those cases a civil claim for compensation can be brought against the offending player or his club.
For there to be civil liability the incident will usually be particularly dangerous or deliberate act. Much will depend on the particular circumstances of the case. A mistimed slide tackle in the wet may look similar to a deliberate high two footed lunge where the player is nowhere near the ball. The former may only be a yellow card offence, the latter may result in a civil claim. It is the serious career threatening injuries that tend to warrant civil action, where that the injured party can claim the losses resulting from having to give up the sport. Claims are sometimes brought in the professional game, and in a notable case arising from a tackle in a reserve match in 2003 a Manchester United youngster was so badly injured that he had to give up professional football. He was awarded over £4 million by the High Court in lost earnings as a footballer, the highest award of its type for a professional sportsman. It is not just Premier League footballers that can bring a claim though; the same legal principles apply whatever the level of the game, from professional to amateur, Sunday league and 5 a side football.
Injuries can also be caused by the action or inaction of others. Those who own and control the football pitches and facilities that we all use to play and watch football owe us a duty of care. That duty is to ensure, so far as possible, that the premises are reasonably safe for the people using them. So they will be responsible for a pitch that has pot holes, broken glass or other dangerous defects that they knew about or ought to have known about.
Where injury is caused by a deliberate assault then there may be a claim for compensation to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, a government scheme that provides limited recompense for the victims of violent crime, but depending on the circumstances there may also be a claim against the player and/or his club.
Recent case study
Mr L was playing for his regular indoor 5 a side team at the sports hall of a local school. The school were aware – although Mr L was not – that there had been a problem with water leaking from the roof and dripping down onto the floor of the sports hall. So on the evening in question there was a puddle of water on the playing surface and it had not been cleared up.
Shortly after the game started Mr L was running with the ball. There was no other player near him, when he suddenly collapsed. One foot had slipped in the puddle but the other – because of the grip on the soles of his trainers – remained static and force was enough to fracture his tibia and fibula so badly they came through the skin of the lower leg. He needed surgery to plate the fractures and is still not back to playing football. Liability was eventually admitted by the insurers and Mr L is awaiting further medical investigations (MRI scans and x-rays) to determine whether the bones have united and whether he will suffer long term problems with pain and mobility.
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Georgia Football Leagues Could be Liable for Player’s Head Injuries

It is well known that the National Football League (NFL) has been involved in lawsuits that involve head injuries to their players. Similarly, other leagues, including Georgia youth football leagues, may begin to see lawsuits based on the league’s failure to warn players and parents about the potential dangers of playing in the football league.

Potential Liability of Georgia Sport’s Leagues

Many of the lawsuits filed against the NFL and other leagues in Georgia and around the U.S. are based on the link between participating in sports and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy(CTE) which is a disease that occurs due to repeated head injuries. The lawsuits allege that the league was aware of the potential dangers associated with CTE and participation in sports but failed to disclose those dangers. The lawsuits further allege that because the league did not disclose the potential risks to the players,, the league can be held liable.
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The Lawsuits

In one particular lawsuit, the mother of a 25- year old young man who’d committed suicide alleged that her son suffered brain damage after he played in a youth league for four years. The autopsy of the young man showed he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and that because of the young man’s CTE, he suffered severe emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical issues. In addition, it is alleged that the CTE was a major factor in the young man committing suicide.
 
The lawsuit also alleges that the youth league knew about the potential risks to young children being greater than that of older players but failed to warn the players or their parents about the risks involved. The mother of the young man asked for $5 million in damages.The lawsuit settled for an unknown amount.
 
In another lawsuit against the same league, a young person was paralyzed while making a tackle in a football game. This lawsuit stated that they believed the league encouraged extremely dangerous head-first tackles and that the league knew these types of tackles were more likely to lead to head injuries.
 

Georgia’s Return to Play Law

 
The risk of sports related traumatic brain injuries is so great both in the NFL and in other leagues that Congress is considering legislation that sets new rules on the management of some sports related to traumatic brain injuries in an attempt to make high school sports safer.
 
One study suggests that up to 47% of all high school football players and approximately 140,000 high school athletes suffer concussions each year. While some people assume this is due to football injuries, it’s also related to other sports such as basketball.
 
In 2013, Georgia’s Return to Play Act made it state law that any child who is suspected to have had a concussion while participating in sports needs to be removed from the game, competition, tryout, and/or practice immediately. In addition, any child who has a concussion must have medical clearance from their doctor for a full or graduated return to play before being allowed to participate in the sport.
 
If your child has sustained a head or neck injury while participating in a Georgia sports activity, you should contact knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled Georgia personal injury attorney, Lashonda Council Rogers.
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