Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal and now at Villarreal, is the latest high-profile footballer facing criminal allegations,^[1] drawing his club into questions about its values and reputation. This article explores how football clubs manage criminal allegations against players, balancing:

It reviews differing club responses, the legal issues around suspension, dismissal, and wage obligations, and the reputational consequences. The piece notes the absence of a consistent approach and ends with practical guidance for clubs on handling such cases more effectively.

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Dominic Crossley is Head of Payne Hicks Beach’s Dispute Resolution Department. He handles a wide range of sensitive and significant disputes on behalf of private individuals and commercial organisations. A leading practitioner in the law of privacy/breach of confidence, defamation and harassment, his work also encompasses numerous other specialist areas of the law and practice applicable to protecting the interest and rights of clients in times of crisis.

Jamie Hurworth is a Senior Associate in the Litigation, arbitration & dispute resolution team at Hicks Payne Beach. Jamie has acted in some of the most high-profile media and sports disputes in recent years. He represented Coleen Rooney in her successful defence of the...

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