Mamadou Sakho: President of the Liverpool Country

Mamadou Sakho: President of the Liverpool Country

As things stand, Mamadou Sakho is without a doubt, the most loved player of Liverpool Football Club. Since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2013, he has stolen the hearts of Liverpool fans with his amusing, humble personality. I remember once he hopped into a stand filled with Liverpool fans, and acted like a ridiculous fan boy, screaming at Skrtel, Lucas, and Adam Lallana for an autograph until the latter finally made his way to him and signed …
Suarez Bites But Can Liverpool Fight? Legal Analysis of LFC’s Options

Suarez Bites But Can Liverpool Fight? Legal Analysis of LFC’s Options

Introduction Let’s make one thing clear - I am not defending Luis Suarez. He inexplicably decided to sink his teeth into an opponent for the third time and deserves to be banned. However, we must ask ourselves is the severity of the ban warranted and why is it that Liverpool Football Club is the party that suffers the most? In this article I will analyse the Disciplinary Committee’s decision and explore possible remedies available to Liverpool. What is his punishment? Suarez …
To Sell or not to Sell? The Suarez Saga Continues

To Sell or not to Sell? The Suarez Saga Continues

The family man, the player, the genius, the maestro, the hero. The scared little boy, the street-fighter, the biter, the cannibal, the liability, the villain. Choose any of these nouns to label Liverpool's number seven (Uruguay's number nine) and you may think you are on the right track, however even if you choose all of them, you're still only likely to have half an idea about what drives arguably the most naturally gifted, inventive and enigmatic footballer to come out …
Analysis of FIFA's Disciplinary Process | Will Suarez be banned?

Analysis of FIFA's Disciplinary Process | Will Suarez be banned?

FIFA’s Disciplinary Process: Introduction: FIFA’s Code of Ethics, Disciplinary Code and Regulations govern whether or not a player will be reprimanded for transgressions that occur in relation to their employment as a professional footballer and as a member of FIFA. The authorities of the major leagues are all members of FIFA and as such bound by their decisions in such cases. The Disciplinary Code and Code of Ethics specifically provide for the fact that they apply to all matches and …