Preface, List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. The Many Different Faces of Sport 2. The Evolving Relationship Between Sport and EU 3. Delimitation of the Scope of the Book 4. Structure of the Book PART 1: GENERAL FRAMEWORK I. Applicability of Community Law to Sport 1. Introduction 2. The Non-economic and/or Special Character of Sport 3. The Similarity Between Sport and Culture 4. The Freedom of Association 5. The Principle of Subsidiarity 6. Conclusion II. Applicability of Free Movement 1. Introduction 2. The Issue of Horizontal Direct Effect 3. The Requirement of an ‘Economic Activity’ 4. The Condition of Nationality 5. The Requirement of a Trans-national Underpinning 6. Conclusion III. Compatibility with Free Movement Rules 1. Introduction 2. The Principle of Non-discrimination on Grounds of Nationality 3. From Discriminations to Restrictions 4. The Concept of ‘Restrictions’ 5. The Issue of Justification 6. Conclusion PART 2: PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS IV. The Transfer Issue 1. Introduction 2. The Situation in the Pre-Bosman Era 3. The Bosman Case: Crusade on Football Boots 4. V. The Transfer Saga, The Sequel 1. Introduction 2. Bosman: The Day After 3. Case N_ IV/36.583 – FIFA 4. Conclusion 5. Epilogue VI. The Nationality Issue 1. Introduction 2. The Nationality Clauses: An Overview 3. Legal Analysis 4. Conclusion Conclusion, References, Table of Cases, Index