European Sports Law

The book delves into the intersection of sports and European law, showcasing how European trade law adapts to the unique context of sports. It highlights case law that reveals how legal frameworks are leveraged to disrupt established organizational norms within the increasingly commercialized and regulated sports sector. The narrative emphasizes the proactive roles of the European Commission and the European Court of Justice in navigating sports regulation within the EU's Single Market, despite the absence of explicit legal provisions for sports in the EC Treaty.