ABSTRACT

This is the first book to investigate the significance of Brexit for sport, with a particular focus on the regulatory and legal challenges that it poses, and the economic and political stresses that are likely to follow in its wake. 

Written by a team of leading researchers working across sport studies, legal studies and political science, and edited by an EU official with nearly two decades of experience working in EU sport policy, the book explains why regulation, and European dis-integration, matter to sport. It examines key topics including free movement, state aid and labour law, and considers the interests of key stakeholders from fans to football clubs to governing bodies. 

This is an essential reference for any advanced student, researcher, policy maker, administrator or industry professional working in sport, international law, political science, or international business and management.

part I|40 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|20 pages

Introduction

Sport, Brexit and the regulatory role of the European Union

chapter Chapter 2|18 pages

European (dis-)integration theories, Brexit and sport

A double disconnect and tentative remedies

part II|61 pages

Rules

chapter Chapter 3|14 pages

The end of free movement after Brexit

What does this mean for the English game?

chapter Chapter 4|16 pages

Brexit, sport and EU State aid law

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Sport, employment law and Brexit

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

Sport and Brexit

Athletes' sex and gender rights

part III|40 pages

Stakeholders

chapter Chapter 7|14 pages

Brexit and social dialogue in sport

chapter Chapter 8|12 pages

Nationality-based restrictions in football after Brexit

The law, politics and economics

chapter Chapter 9|12 pages

You're out! Brexit and cricket

part IV|68 pages

Geography

chapter Chapter 11|13 pages

Scottish sport, Brexit and cultural relations

chapter Chapter 12|20 pages

Regulating the labour market for professional footballers

Post-Brexit challenges for Swiss football

chapter Chapter 13|15 pages

Brexit and global sport power Europe

part V|38 pages

Conclusion

chapter Chapter 14|11 pages

European Union law and the regulation of sport in the United Kingdom after Brexit

The mediative effect of international sports regulations

chapter Chapter 15|25 pages

Conclusion

Sport regulation between Brussels effect and Brexit dividend