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Sport in the European Union
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EU to tackle piracy of online sports, live events
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11 May 2023, 01:45 CET
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The European Commission adopted a Recommendation Thursday on how to combat commercial scale online piracy of sports and other live events, such as concerts and theatre performances.
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EU slaps EUR 12.5m antitrust fine on Nike
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27 March 2019, 00:54 CET
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The EU Commission fined Nike EUR 12.5 million Monday for banning traders from selling the licensed merchandise of some of Europe's best-known football clubs to other countries within the EEA.
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Messi can register 'MESSI' trademark says EU Court
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26 April 2018, 13:16 CET
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Lionel Messi, the world's best-paid footballer, can register the trademark 'MESSI' for sports equipment and clothing, the EU's top Court ruled Thursday despite a Spanish company's 'MASSI' trademark.
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Brussels confirms antitrust raids on sports media firms
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12 April 2018, 00:46 CET
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EU officials carried out unannounced inspections in several Member States at the premises of companies active in the distribution of media rights and related rights relating to sports events and broadcasting.
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Brussels extends cooperation with UEFA
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22 February 2018, 00:29 CET
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The EU Commission and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) signed a new agreement Wednesday to consolidate and strengthen their cooperation in the period up to the end of 2020.
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No tax break for bridge, as it's not a sport: EU Court
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26 October 2017, 22:56 CET
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Bridge is not a 'sport' and cannot be exempt from the EU's VAT Directive, the European Court of Justice court ruled Thursday, though it does come under the concept of 'cultural services'.
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Barcelona, Real Madrid 'in breach of EU state aid rules'
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05 July 2016, 16:55 CET
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Barcelona and Real Madrid were among seven Spanish football clubs deemed by the European Commission Monday to have been granted unfair advantage under EU state aid rules.
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Football clubs eligible for compensation, EU Court rules
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23 March 2010, 20:39 CET
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The European Court of Justice has ruled that football clubs who have trained and prepared young players may seek compensation if that player wishes to sign their first contract with a different club within the European Union.