This unique book provides valuable insight into the decision-making process of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding questions of jurisdiction and competence in international sports disputes. Through systematic analysis of the case law and by identifying the key principles applied by CAS panels, sports lawyer Nilo Effori and sports consultant Botond Pintér set out how procedural rules, association regulations and general principles of law interact in practice. Key Features: Evaluates the doctrine of Kompetenz-Kompetenz in sports arbitration Conducts systematic, decision-by-decision analysis of CAS jurisprudence categorised by topic Presents dedicated indexes of CAS awards and lists of arbitrators' cases Explains the circumstances in which the CAS has jurisdiction to hear a case and how arbitration agreements are interpreted Gives guidance on how disputes involving FIFA, clubs, players, agents and other sports governing bodies are allocated between different decision-making forums Bridging doctrine and practice, this book is a crucial resource for all arbitrators before CAS, and for sports clubs, sports bodies and their legal advisors. Its practice-oriented structure also makes this a key resource for legal professionals seeking a deeper understanding of complex jurisdictional questions in sport.