Episode 55 of the sports law podcast “Liebling Bosman” looks at ticket allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the employment law implications of taking on a secondary role in the Baller League.
Fabian Reinholz, Robert Golz and Dr Holger Jakob discuss the complaint lodged by Football Supporters Europe and Euroconsumers against FIFA regarding the allocation and pricing of World Cup tickets. In an interview, FSE Director Stuart Dykes explains the background to the issue and the potential rights of football fans. The hosts also examine a court ruling on the conditions under which a head coach’s role in the Baller League could justify dismissal.