Prediction: These are the key legal aspects rebel LaLiga clubs will attack in CVC lawsuit
Alamy
Athletic Club, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are leading a lawsuit challenging the €1.994 billion LaLiga Impulso project with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Legal experts tell Off The Pitch there are several arguments the clubs can make, including that the agreement reduces their negotiating capacity.
Why it matters: The CVC agreement is unprecedented in Spanish football. Other top leagues considering partnerships with private equity will be watching the lawsuit closely.
The perspective: A Madrid court has accepted the case for a hearing of precautionary measures on February 24. But this legal battle, the latest between Spain's big two and LaLiga president Javier Tebas, could potentially rumble on for years.
18 February 2022 - 3:40 PM
The Spanish clubs legally challenging LaLiga's private equity deal with CVC Capital Partners may argue the agreement is an "overreach" of the league's powers, say legal experts.
Athletic Club, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are leading a lawsuit to challenge the €1.994 billion LaLiga Impulso (Boost LaLiga) project. The deal will see CVC take an 8.2 per cent stake in a new company that manages broadcasting and sponsorship rights
Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial
Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.
