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'It's not so much the pandemic, it's Brexit' - Allardyce bemoans transfer difficulties after UK's European Union split
03/01/2021
The new rules put in place following the split from the European Union has posed problems for the relegation-threatened side.
One thing’s for sure, though: we can kiss goodbye to seeing some of Europe’s most electrifying young talent with these new rules putting an end to U-18 international transfers.
Travel companies warn European holiday prices set to rise 31% as a result of Brexit. Survey points to 25,000 UK jobs in the sector also at risk and warns of the damage to UK businessesand training opportunities for young people.
Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski has revealed that border delays linked to Brexit forced the team to change the way it worked whilst preparing for the new Formula 1 season.
Arsenal hero Robert Pires may be a legend of north London but the Frenchman has now turned his back on his football to live in Ibiza with his wife - and he has blamed Brexit for it.
Next year’s 20th anniversary edition of London-Paris, the three-day ride that features on many cyclists’ bucket list, will be the last in the current format, with organisers blaming the decision in large part on increased costs and logistical headaches in the wake of Brexit.
“It is no longer possible to go to England due to Brexit,” Antov explained at the time, via Corriere dello Sport.
Unmarked and unheralded, February 1 brought a career-altering moment for many British basketballers.
Irish soccer players can no longer transfer freely from Irish clubs to British clubs as a result of Brexit, Leman solicitor Ultán Anderson comments.
West Ham United's Conference League play-off opponents Viborg have expressed their disappointment after being informed that two of their players will be unable to feature in Thursday's first leg at the London Olympic Stadium due to visa issues.
Allrounder left out of Championship clash with Hampshire after losing non-overseas status.
The Reds are searching for their third manager in 18 months after Championship rivals West Brom bought out Ismael's contract.
Brexit ruined Simon Harmer’s hopes of playing for England, now he could come back to haunt them
12/04/2022
The Essex spinner has made a successful comeback for South Africa after emerging as county cricket’s best bowler and looks set for a prosperous tour of England later this summer, writes Chris Stocks.
Brexit rules bar Viborg FF duo from first leg of Europa Conference League play-off against West Ham
17/08/2022
Two African players from Viborg FF will not be able to travel for their Europa Conference League play-off against West Ham United due to English entry rules for non-EU citizens after Brexit, the Danish club says.
Arsenal will reportedly focus on the South American market after new Brexit rules made it harder to sign European talent.
The fallout from Brexit has scuppered Lucy Charles-Barclay‘s hopes of racing at IRONMAN 70.3 Kraichgau next Sunday (21 May).
Brexit stops Fulham making exciting Justin Kluivert signing even after £8m transfer agreed
31/08/2022
Fulham have been thwarted by Brexit in their attempts to sign Justin Kluivert as the Roma winger has reportedly been denied a work permit to move to England.
Brexit: despatches from the downside – No 6
27/10/2023
Your weekly update from the Brexit ‘downside bunker’, chronicling the downsides, and occasional upsides, of Brexit.
British Biker Unable to Participate in Maribor World Cup Due to Brexit Related Visa Issues
14/08/2021
British biker Jamie Edmondson has announced that he won’t be racing in the World Cup in Maribor this weekend since he couldn’t secure a visa to enter Slovenia, where the race will take place.
The visa rules mean that non EU citizens can only spend 90 days in Europe. / British riders are petitioning the government to get visa-free permits so they can race in Europe this season.
"For others in the future, that will depend on the negotiations under way" on Britain's future relation with the EU, he said.
Post-Brexit rules should be relaxed to allow English clubs to bring in more top-quality youngsters from Europe, Chelsea academy chief Neil Bath says.
“At the end, they rang me to ask who Diomande was, where he’d come from. I spoke to the Arsenal scouts, who saw his videos and asked for more information. They were interested. Brexit made that situation difficult, but if it hadn’t been for that he might have gone there.”
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as transfer collapse of former Borussia Dortmund II centre-back explained.
Cricket pitch soil in Northern Ireland may have to be dug up and replaced due to post-Brexit protocol arrangements, according to officials for the sport in the province.
Dan Plumley has insisted that West Ham United and other clubs have had to be reactive to “tricky” situations created by Brexit in recent years.
Death of the Kolpak: How cricket’s Brexit visa confusion could cause counties problems long into the future
24/04/2021
The ECB has tried to help counties keep hold of their former Kolpak players – but it might not be that easy.
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.
F1 champ Vettel on Brexit: ‘Explaining consequences beforehand is fairer, but doesn’t get votes’
08/06/2022
Formula One star Sebastian Vettel has remarked that “it would be fairer to explain beforehand, what the consequences might be afterwards”, in reference to comments he made about Brexit on BBC’s Question Time programme last month.
Formula 1 teams hope the British government can help it in reducing the logistical nightmares that Brexit has triggered.
Fresh doubts over whether the Six Nations will go ahead as scheduled have emerged with Brexit red tape presenting a stumbling block to the tournament.
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 Jewish community is struggling to get kosher meat in time for the Passover festival due to the Northern Ireland Protocol, the DUP has said.
Kerry bikers facing Brexit delays
02/06/2021
Local motorcycle racers are facing delays to their racing season as a result of Brexit. Both the Irish and British racing seasons are due to get underway on the weekend of June 25-27.
London-Paris ride organisers to end current format in 2024 following Brexit complications
29/07/2023
The mass participation event, run by Hotchilee, will see its 20th and final edition of its current format in 2024.
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.
The seven British-based Formula One teams have asked the government to help ease post-Brexit border crossing and permit problems and are hopeful of a solution, Alpine principal Otmar Szafnauer said on Wednesday.
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.
No-deal Brexit would be a ‘nightmare’ for British-based Formula 1 teams, says Mercedes chief Toto Wolff
18/02/2019
Toto Wolff believes Brexit will leave British-based Formula One teams at a major disadvantage – and a no-deal outcome would be a nightmare for the industry.
Arsenal and Manchester United could miss out on the signing of AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda, HITC understands.
Britain’s world champion hurdler Andrew Pozzi fears his Olympic ambitions are under threat because of new Brexit rules that could force him to quit his training base in Italy.
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.
Seldom do the Premier League’s 20 clubs get together and find common ground. Too much self-interest, a need to look after number one. / On the impact felt by Brexit, though, there is a rare united front.
Premier League clubs want to change Brexit transfer rules so they can sign under-18s from Europe
21/10/2022
English clubs fear they will end up playing inflated prices for players or missing out on the best talent altogether because they cannot compete for their signature until they are 18.
The Premier League is wary of the impact of Brexit and is seeking to avoid tough regulations on signing European players.
Manchester United are set to name Ralf Rangnick as the club's new manager on an interim basis, with the experience German coach signing a six-month deal at Old Trafford.
Chris Gloster has returned to the US with New York City FC after seeing his move to Newcastle United fall through, as reported by Eindhovens Dagblad.
SBIT is a unique and diverse group of over 200 outbound British travel and service companies operating throughout the summer and winter holiday seasons ... Our aim is to protect the 25,000 British jobs in our sector, to continue to deliver value and choice to British holidaymakers. ... Brexit in its current form or, worse still, a no-deal Brexit, will put all this at risk.
Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel scathingly criticised prime minister Boris Johnson for breaking his own Covid-19 laws in the partygate scandal and called Brexit a ‘mess’ in his surprise appearance on BBC1’s political debate programme Question Time.
Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome have signed an open letter calling for assistance to young riders affected by Brexit travel arrangements.
Thomas Tuchel becomes first coach to fall foul to Brexit rules as former Chelsea boss forced to leave England
14/11/2022
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be forced to leave England next month due to Brexit rules after being sacked by the Blues in September.
Thomas Tuchel ‘forced to leave UK’ over Brexit rules but his two Chelsea assistants can stay
14/11/2022
Thomas Tuchel is ‘preparing to leave’ the United Kingdom in December due to Chelsea’s decision to sack him, according to a report.
Mary and John Carter, who run Bowland Trails on the outskirts of Blairgowrie, have described the rules and regulations imposed as a result of Britain leaving the European Union as “financially crippling” for dog racing teams
Brexit has drastically shrunk the pool of footballers available to English clubs without having any clear benefit to the prospects of homegrown talent in the Premier League.
Italy-based boyfriend of Katarina Johnson-Thompson opens up ahead of this weekend's European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Trade Consultation: Give Your Evidence - UK Trade and Business Commission [Deadline: 17/03/2023]
23/01/2023
The UK Trade and Business Commission is gathering evidence to understand the main challenges facing businesses, organisations and economic sectors to establish which policies and trading arrangements will help overcome the economic and trading barriers facing the UK today.
A grouping of travel companies which has been established to highlight the likely result of Brexit on businesses working in seasonal holiday businesses such as the ski industry has made some dire predictions of the impact of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
Sky, Amazon, Netflix and BT Sport lose right to let UK viewers automatically watch all content after Brexit transition.
Restrictions on freedom of movement after Brexit have left British competitive cyclists struggling to gain the experience they need to make it.
UK teams and riders face new regulations for working in Europe, including carnets, limited stays and possible work visas and permits.
Why Chelsea's Andrey Santos presents clearest transfer problem yet in post-Brexit reality
24/02/2023
The Brazilian prospect is still searching for a loan move because he cannot get a work permit as Premier League clubs continue to come to terms with the GBE system that has seen worldwide playing pool shrink by more than 90%.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has attempted to explain why clubs in England’s top-flight are spending so much after Brexit.
Wolves are in talks to appoint Bruno Lage as their new manager but they have hit a stumbling block over his backroom staff, Football Insider understands. / Strict Brexit regulations makes hiring from Europe a far more complex process than previously.
A Premier League switch appeals to Newcastle United target Wout Weghorst but, according to BILD, securing a work permit may be an issue in the post-Brexit era.
Iconic London to Paris cycle event will end current format after 20 years due to Brexit-related complications and logistical hurdles.
Nyck de Vries has blamed Brexit for his inability to practice in the Williams simulator ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Raith Rovers are still working hard to add a new signing with the deal currently being held up due to “work permit-related” issues.
“I was at Leicester for about three months and had been given the chance to sign there, but because of Brexit, which came into effect on January 1st, I wasn’t allowed to stay,” said Circati.
“Without Brexit, there was a chance” – Manager reveals new laws scuppered Sheffield United move
26/10/2021
KV Oostende coach Alexander Blessin has revealed he believes that Brexit ruined his chances of securing the Sheffield United job in the summer.
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