Restrictions threaten breach of European law – The Times

Posted November 15th, 2007 in EC law, news, sport by sally

“Hopes that clubs can be forced to field a quota of players from their home nation by using the new EU treaty are doomed to fail, according to the European Commission.”

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The Times, 15th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Gambling players must learn to deal with two years inside – The Guardian

Posted September 3rd, 2007 in gambling, news, sport by sally

“Professional sports players have been warned that they face two-year jail sentences if they break new laws that come into force under the Gambling Act today.”

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The Guardian, 2nd September 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

IOC says government must criminalise doping – Reuters

Posted July 24th, 2007 in drug abuse, news, sport by sally

“The government has been urged to strengthen its stance against doping in sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).”

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Reuters, 24th July 2007

Source: www.reuters.co.uk