This book analyses the levels of influence that the European Union (EU) has over sport
governing bodies (SGBs). Contrasting with the US authorities' decisive action, the EU …

Focusing on legal and policy externalisation, this article demonstrates the necessity of an
integrated perspective for understanding the EU's unique identity in the governance of …

Purpose From the 2006-2007 season, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
introduced regulation into European football by imposing “home-grown” quotas on clubs …

Purpose Belgium has consistently produced world-class footballers, outperforming many
larger football associations despite having a smaller talent pool and fewer resources. This …

The present article discusses key problems related to suitability of the existing solidarity
compensation system for the current transfer market in football. It briefly explains the origin …

Purpose The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) legislative intervention
around “home-grown” player quotas came into effect for the 2006-2007 season, aiming to …

ABSTRACT English football originated from organizations rooted in the communities of
towns and cities. Social identity theory explains how supporters feel a strong connection with …

Abstract On 21 December 2023, the Court of Justice delivered judgments in ISU,
Superleague and Royal Antwerp. This contribution considers the implications of Royal …

This chapter summarises insights gained from the previous chapters of this book, raising the
question whether EU antitrust law applied to sport does, in the year 2022, constitute a …

Liebe Leserinnen und Leser, es mag verwundern, dass nicht nur an Stammtischen heftig
über Fußball debattiert wird, sondern auch bei Kartellbehörden und in …