Laws of the Game

By Vela Wood

Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.... more

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March 27, 2023Laws of the Game E4: International Eligibility
Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.
In this episode, we discuss FIFA regulations on international eligibility, including how FIFA determines which country a player is able to represent in international competitions like the World Cup, how players can effectively switch their nationality, and what it means to be “cap-tied” to a specific national team.
Time Stamps
0:40 – FIFA Regulations on International Eligibility
1:20 – Holding Nationality v. Eligibility
2:20 – Individual Nation’s Nationality Laws
4:40 – US National Team and Germany
6:53 – National Associations
10:14 – New Nationalities and FIFA Additional Requirements
12:22 – CAS Dispute: UAEFA v. AFC and QFA
16:07 – Switching Associations
24:48 – “Cap-Tied” Players
26:54 – Fielding Ineligible Players & Disputes
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FIFA Eligibility Rule Change Offers World Cup Hopes For ‘One-Cap Wonders’
Imports of Importance: The German influence on the U.S. World Cup team
FIFA Publishes Explainer on Eligibility to Play for Representative Teams
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32min
December 08, 2022Laws of the Game E3: Road to the World Cup
Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.
In this episode, we discuss the history, hosting, and execution of the World Cup.
Time Stamps
1:36 – History of the World Cup
10:02 – Bidding to Host World Cup
16:21 – Government Guarantees
18:59 – Protection of Commercial Rights
25:46 – Team Qualifying
References
The History of FIFA World Cup
Ambush Marketing: What It Is & Why It Works
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43min
December 01, 2022Laws of the Game E2: How the Soccer World Works Part 2
Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.
In Part 2 of How the Soccer World Works, we discuss club soccer and the similarities and differences between the US and European systems.
Time Stamps
1:53 – European League Structure
3:05 – Differences between United States and European Systems
4:45 – Closed League System
7:17 – European Club Soccer Systems
9:30 – Transinternational Leagues
16:48 – MLS vs. European League Seasonal Schedules
19:50 – US League All-Star Game
21:42 – Euro-Centric Model
References
MLS All-Star Game
US Club Soccer
American Soccer vs. European Football
...more
26min
November 14, 2022Laws of the Game E1: How the Soccer World Works Part 1
Laws of the Game is a Vela Wood podcast discussing the history, operation, and organization of soccer worldwide hosted by Kate Porter and Andrew Visnovsky, our international sports law experts.
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In this episode, we discuss the organization of soccer on an international level and how the pyramid system works.
Time Stamps
1:42 – International Soccer Organization: The Pyramid System
2:59 – FIFA: 1st Level of the Pyramid System
4:19 – IFAB: Rules of the Game
7:23 – FIFA Internal Management Structure
14:41 – Regulations at FIFA Level
16:14 – What is Sports Law?
18:04 – Confederations: 2nd Level of the Pyramid System
24:01 – Overlap between FIFA & Confederations
26:28 – National Associations: 3rd Level of the Pyramid System
28:44 – US Soccer Federation
32:00 – US Soccer Governance Bodies Outside FIFA (NCAA)
References
The Structure and Policies of FIFA
IFAB
Related Content
FIFA Member Associations
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37min

FAQs about Laws of the Game:

How many episodes does Laws of the Game have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.