ABSTRACT

This is the first book to examine the significance of European Union antitrust law for the future of sport in Europe. 

Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives from law, economics, sport management and politics, and including case studies about the European Super League (ESL) and the International Skating Union, the book explores key themes in contemporary sport, including governance, ownership and control; the European sport model; the regulatory autonomy of sports organisations; and the relationship between public policy, the law and sport. 

This is important reading for any advanced student, researcher, policy-maker or practitioner with an interest in sport management, sport law, European law or European politics.

chapter 1|25 pages

Introduction

The slow yet steady rise of EU sports antitrust law (1982–2022)

chapter 3|12 pages

The International Skating Unioncase

On a mission to defend the weaker party?

chapter 8|21 pages

Antitrust law, sport and the European social model

An Olympic choice

chapter 9|25 pages

Conclusion

EU antitrust law and the future of the sports pyramid and the ‘one federation’ principle