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Bu yazımızda Avrupa Birliği Adalet Divanı tarafından, UEFA ve FIFA’nın Avrupa Süper Ligi’nin kurulmasına karşı çıkmasının, rekabet yasasına ve hizmet sunma özgürlüğüne aykırı hareket olduğuna dair Case C-333/21 sayılı kararından ürettiğimiz bir diyalog çalışması ile sizlerle birlikteyiz. Hukuk İngilizce çerçevesinde hazırladığımız sözlük ve test çalışması da sizleri bekliyor olacak.

Keyifli çalışmalar dileriz …

Kararın tüm metninin okumak için tıklayınız : https://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/document.jsf?text=&docid=280765&pageIndex=0&doclang=en&mode=lst&dir=&occ=first&part=1&cid=11135051

DIALOGUE

EU Lawyer (EUL): Good day! I’ve come across a fascinating judgment from the Court of Justice regarding the European Superleague Company. It seems to have significant implications for the football world.

Turkish Lawyer (TL): Indeed, it does. The judgment addresses the clash between FIFA and UEFA rules and EU law concerning interclub football competitions.

EUL: Absolutely. The court held that FIFA and UEFA’s rules on prior approval of such competitions, like the Super League, go against EU law. The reasoning involves competition law and the freedom to provide services.

TL: Interesting. Can you break down the legal vocabulary used in this context?

EUL: Certainly. The court observed that FIFA and UEFA, as private law associations based in Switzerland, adopted rules giving them the authority to approve interclub football competitions and control associated media rights. They essentially held a monopoly on this market.

TL: So, what sparked the legal dispute?

EUL: A group of 12 European football clubs, represented by the Spanish company European Superleague Company, wanted to establish a new football competition – the Super League. FIFA and UEFA opposed the project and threatened sanctions against participating clubs and players.

TL: And that led to legal action in Spain?

EUL: Yes, European Superleague Company took the matter to the Commercial Court in Madrid, arguing that FIFA and UEFA’s rules violated EU law. The Spanish court, having doubts and recognizing FIFA and UEFA’s monopoly, sought guidance from the Court of Justice.

TL: What did the Court of Justice conclude?

EUL: The court first recognized that organizing football competitions and handling media rights involve economic activities, subject to competition rules and freedom of movement principles. It then declared FIFA and UEFA’s rules on prior approval and exclusive control over media rights unlawful.

TL: Why did the court find these rules unlawful?

EUL: FIFA and UEFA, having a dominant position, lacked transparent, objective, non-discriminatory, and proportionate criteria for their rules. This lack of criteria amounted to an abuse of their dominant position, according to the court.

TL: So, it’s about ensuring fair and transparent market access.

EUL: Precisely. The court emphasized that a dominant position should have criteria to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure fair competition. FIFA and UEFA’s rules, lacking such criteria, were deemed an abuse.

TL: And what about the impact on the freedom to provide services?

EUL: The court found FIFA and UEFA’s rules on approval, control, and sanctions to be unjustified restrictions on the freedom to provide services due to their arbitrary nature.

TL: Does this mean the Super League project is automatically approved?

EUL: No, the court clarified that its judgment focused on FIFA and UEFA rules in general. Whether the Super League or any similar project should be approved is a separate matter for the Commercial Court in Madrid to decide.

TL: Lastly, what about the media rights aspect?

EUL: The court highlighted that FIFA and UEFA’s rules on media rights can harm European football clubs, media market companies, and consumers by limiting access to new and potentially innovative competitions. However, it’s up to the Commercial Court in Madrid to determine if there are potential benefits.

TL: Thank you for the insightful breakdown. It’s a complex but fascinating intersection of sports, competition law, and freedom to provide services.

EUL: You’re welcome. It indeed underscores the importance of legal scrutiny in balancing competition and the interests of stakeholders in the sports industry.

VOCABULARY LIST

Sure, here’s a vocabulary list from the dialogue, with English terms and their Turkish translations:

  1. Judgment – Karar
  2. Court of Justice – Adalet Divanı
  3. European Superleague Company – Avrupa Süper Lig Şirketi
  4. FIFA – FIFA
  5. UEFA – UEFA
  6. Prior approval – Önceden onay
  7. Interclub football competitions – Kulüp arası futbol müsabakaları
  8. Contrary to – Aykırı
  9. EU law – AB hukuku
  10. Competition law – Rekabet hukuku
  11. Freedom to provide services – Hizmet sunma özgürlüğü
  12. Fédération Internationale de Football Association – Uluslararası Futbol Federasyonları Birliği
  13. Union of European Football Associations – Avrupa Futbol Federasyonları Birliği
  14. Associations governed by private law – Özel hukukla yönetilen dernekler
  15. Headquarters – Merkez
  16. Switzerland – İsviçre
  17. Framework – Çerçeve
  18. Media rights – Medya hakları
  19. Commercial Court – Ticaret Mahkemesi
  20. Madrid – Madrid
  21. Spain – İspanya
  22. Monopoly – Tekel
  23. Doubts – Şüpheler
  24. Matter – Konu
  25. Refer – Başvurmak
  26. Questions – Sorular
  27. Court observes – Mahkeme gözlemler
  28. Economic activities – Ekonomik faaliyetler
  29. Competition rules – Rekabet kuralları
  30. Freedoms of movement – Hareket özgürlükleri
  31. Specific characteristics – Belirli özellikler
  32. Regulatory and control powers – Düzenleyici ve kontrol yetkileri
  33. Sanctions – Yaptırımlar
  34. Dominant position – Hakim durum
  35. Transparent – Şeffaf
  36. Objective – Obektif
  37. Non-discriminatory – Ayırım yapmayan
  38. Proportionate – Orantılı
  39. Abuse – Taciz
  40. Unjustified restrictions – Gereksiz kısıtlamalar
  41. Freedom to provide services – Hizmet sunma özgürlüğü
  42. Arbitrary nature – Keyfi karakter
  43. Commercial exploitation – Ticari sömürü
  44. Rights related to – İlgili haklar
  45. Restrict competition – Rekabeti kısıtlamak
  46. Media, consumers, and television viewers – Medya, tüketiciler ve televizyon izleyicileri
  47. European Union – Avrupa Birliği
  48. Communications Directorate – İletişim Direktörlüğü
  49. Press and Information Unit – Basın ve Bilgi Birimi
  50. Stay connected! – Bağlantıda kal!
  51. Conditions – Koşullar
  52. Potentially competing undertakings – Potansiyel rekabet eden işletmeler
  53. Market – Pazar
  54. Risk of conflict of interest – Çıkar çatışması riski
  55. Suitable – Uygun
  56. National court or tribunal – Ulusal mahkeme veya hakem heyeti
  57. Dispute – Anlaşmazlık
  58. Validity – Geçerlilik
  59. Preliminary ruling – Ön karar
  60. Interpretation – Yorumlama

TEST

Multi-Choice Test

  1. What is the primary argument brought by the European Superleague Company against FIFA and UEFA?
    a. Violation of immigration laws
    b. Breach of contract
    c. Contravention of EU law
    d. Disregard for player safety
  2. In which country did the Commercial Court handle the case between the European Superleague Company and FIFA/UEFA?
    a. Germany
    b. Italy
    c. Spain
    d. France
  3. According to the Court of Justice, why are FIFA and UEFA considered to have a dominant position?
    a. Financial influence
    b. Exclusive control over media rights
    c. Strong political connections
    d. Superior football teams
  4. What criteria did the Court of Justice emphasize that a dominant position should be subject to?
    a. Strict monetary regulations
    b. Transparent, objective, non-discriminatory, and proportionate criteria
    c. Social media engagement
    d. Approval from national governments
  5. What is the key reason FIFA and UEFA were found to be abusing their dominant position?
    a. Lack of international representation
    b. Lack of arbitration procedures
    c. Lack of criteria ensuring transparency and fairness
    d. Lack of support for grassroots football
  6. According to the Court of Justice, why are FIFA and UEFA’s rules on media rights considered harmful?
    a. They benefit European football clubs
    b. They restrict competition in the media market
    c. They promote innovation in football
    d. They ensure fair redistribution of profits
  7. What is the role of the Commercial Court in Madrid following the Court of Justice’s judgment?
    a. To approve the Super League project
    b. To decide on the potential benefits of FIFA and UEFA’s rules
    c. To implement new regulations for football competitions
    d. To refer the case to the European Parliament
  8. What does the term “preliminary ruling” mean in the legal context mentioned in the dialogue?
    a. A temporary decision
    b. An initial legal argument
    c. A reference for guidance on EU law interpretation
    d. A final court judgment
  9. According to the Court of Justice, what specific characteristics of the economic pursuit of sport were considered?
    a. Financial investments
    b. Existence of regulatory powers and sanctions
    c. Participation of celebrity athletes
    d. Marketing strategies
  10. In the context of the judgment, what does the term “arbitrary nature” refer to?
    a. A decision based on sound legal principles
    b. A decision lacking transparency and fairness
    c. A decision with broad public support
    d. A decision influenced by political considerations

Answer List

  1. c. Contravention of EU law
  2. c. Spain
  3. b. Exclusive control over media rights
  4. b. Transparent, objective, non-discriminatory, and proportionate criteria
  5. c. Lack of criteria ensuring transparency and fairness
  6. b. They restrict competition in the media market
  7. b. To decide on the potential benefits of FIFA and UEFA’s rules
  8. c. A reference for guidance on EU law interpretation
  9. b. Existence of regulatory powers and sanctions
  10. b. A decision lacking transparency and fairness

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