The Application of EU Competition Law to Sports - Between Autonomy and Abuse: How EU Competition Law Constrains the Power of Sports Governing Bodies
This thesis explores the application of European Union competition law — specifically Article 102 TFEU — to the regulatory conduct of dominant sports governing bodies such as UEFA, FIFA, and ISU. As sport has evolved into a major economic sector, the dual role of these organizations as both regulators and commercial actors has raised significant legal questions concerning abuse of dominance and ma