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Not for the first time, the prime minister delivered a major speech that was economical with the truth.
Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has 90 days until he's 'required to leave UK' due to Brexit
23/09/2022
Thomas Tuchel is thought to have a 90-day period until he is required to leave the UK following his sacking at Chelsea having been left in post-Brexit visa limbo.
Football manager Ian Holloway makes bizarre Brexit claim that EU is responsible for handball rules
21/08/2019
Holloway thinks that the European Union is to blame for the Premier League’s controversial new rule.
“Making it difficult to trade with your biggest market is a dumb thing to do", Sir Martin Broughton said.
From England: Brexit rules may hinder Chelsea's bid to beat Milan and Juve to Brondby sensation
16/05/2021
Chelsea are leading Milan and two other Serie A clubs in the race for Brondby teenager Mads Beyer but they face a problem, a report claims.
New Brexit regulations have slowed down the process for midfielder Madger Gomes to make his debut for Crewe Alexandra.
Hibs international issue blamed on Brexit
22/11/2023
Former Hibs star Tam McManus believes Brexit is the reason there is such a lack of international motivation in the current squad at Easter Road.
How Brexit is changing Rangers' transfer policy: 'If we operate like we have - that will take us nowhere'
25/09/2021
When Britain officially left the European Union in January of this year, football clubs were stripped of the privileges they were previously afforded through the freedom of movement. Gone are the days when a player from Europe could hop on a plane and easily sign for a British club.
Due to FIFA rules, leaving the EU meant British clubs suddenly found themselves unable to sign the best teenage players from abroad until they turn 18. Some of Europe's top sides are taking advantage.
How Brexit relegated English football
31/03/2023
The decision to leave the EU makes it harder for young European footballers to play in the Premier League.
How Brexit will affect Brentford's B Team
19/03/2021
Brentford co-directors of football Rasmus Ankersen and Phil Giles discuss the Bees' innovative B Team strategy and how future plans have been impacted by Brexit.
International appearances and club achievements both play their part in the new scoring system which prospective signings from abroad must pass from 1 January.
The pandemic has a significant effect on the transfer market and where English clubs are concerned, Brexit threatens to have its own impact on clubs dealings
FIFA's Article 19 rule had established a general ban on minors transferring internationally, but made an exemption for players over the age of 16 moving within the EU.
The PM tried to claim Brexit had seen off the European Super League, but Gary had other ideas.
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag 'may face Brexit complications over assistant appointment'
12/04/2022
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag could face complications over any move to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as assistant manager - according to reports.
All overseas players joining English clubs must qualify for entry through a points-based system when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December.
Newcastle United have missed out on the chance to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Chris Gloster after the USA youngster was denied a work permit, according to ESPN.
Bands, theatre groups and sports clubs could be badly hit by need for visas, carnets and documents.
Arsenal and Manchester United could miss out on the signing of AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda, HITC understands.
Premier League clubs banned from signing international under-18 players under new Brexit rules
02/12/2020
Premier League clubs to be limited to three under-21 signings per transfer window with all foreign players subjected to a point-based threshold to be eligible to play in the UK.
The new visa system put in place after Brexit is a contributory factor to Premier League clubs spending record sums on transfer fees as they find it more difficult to sign players at a younger age, the league's chief executive Richard Masters said on Thursday.