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Our Thoughts on the January Transfer Window
Reflecting on the January 2026 transfer window, our team’s observations and thoughts on market trends have been borne out in the headlines and statistics. This
Reflecting on the January 2026 transfer window, our team’s observations and thoughts on market trends have been borne out in the headlines and statistics. This
Last month, the current champions of English Premiership Rugby, Saracens, were sanctioned with an unprecedented points deduction of 35 points and a fine of £5.3 million for breaching salary cap regulations.
Hakeem al-Araibi, a Bahraini footballer, living in Australia on a protected refugee visa, was detained in Thailand from late 2018. A campaign, spearheaded by former Socceroo Craig Foster, secured high profile backing and created great support, ultimately securing Hakeem’s release.
Bury Football Club were expelled from the English Football League on 27 August 2019 as a result of financial problems. While the owner and previous owner of the club have been forced to shoulder a lot of the blame, the football authorities must also acknowledge and remedy their own failures. Bury FC were established 125 years ago and their expulsion is a tragedy for the town and local community, as well as the wider football world.
Lionel Messi’s record breaking sixth Ballon d’Or win has seen the dominance of the big two – Messi and Ronaldo – continue. Aside from Luca Modric’s 2018 win, the big two have monopolised the award. There have been many players who have suffered by playing in the same era as them and the Lombardi Associates team have selected the best players to have never won the Ballon d’Or in our opinion.
Our first moment of 2019 is the Edinburgh Sports Conference, held in September. Attendees from across the globe heard from world class speakers over two brilliant days.
An overview of a case we acted in for client Palermo, regarding the impact of FIFA circular letter no. 1628.
Lombardi Associates advised AS Roma on the transfer of the player Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Arsenal FC.
Lombardi Associates successfully represented an athlete banned for an ADRV.
Lombardi Associates assisted AS Roma on the transfer of Gonalons to Granada CF.
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