Jyri Backman

Jyri Backman is a Lecturer at the Department of Sport Sciences, Malmö University, specializing in Sport Management and Sports Law with a focus on commercial and professional sports. His academic credentials include a Jur.kand. (LL.B.) from Lund University, a Licentiate in Sport Science from Gothenburg University, and an Idrottslärare (Sports Teacher) qualification from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH).

• Education
• Jur.kand./Master of Laws, Lund University
• Fil.lic. in Sport Science, Gothenburg University
• Idrottslärare, Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH)

His research examines legal and managerial frameworks in sports, particularly ice hockey and football, addressing issues like contractual stability, dispute resolution, and the impact of commercialization. His publications include analyses of Swedish sports law, tax regulations, and organizational structures, with a 2018 dissertation on the 'Americanization' of elite ice hockey in Sweden and Finland.

Backman's articles span 2005–2013, focusing on contractual disputes, player agent licensing, and fan-related legal challenges in football. Later works analyze league structures, venture capital in sports, and the influence of the NHL on Nordic ice hockey. While no formal scientific awards are documented in the provided text, his contributions to scholarly discourse remain significant through critical legal commentaries and textbooks.