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The European Commission's White Paper on Sport has been greeted with suspicion by many but the contents recognises problems in sport, like doping and hooliganism, while acknowledging that the nature of sport requires a special interpretation of EU legislation.

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White Paper can protect unique nature of sport EU Observer
In search of a level playing field Yorkshire Post
Feast for the few or food for the many? How to save European football
The future of football The Sprout

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Corbett tackles Tories for undermining football (29 March 2006)
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MEP calls for inquiry into Milan-Leeds Euro final (10 August 2006)
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Richard appointed to UEFA/European Parliament Committee(6 March 2006)

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16 March 2008 Comparing FIFA and UEFA's plans to boost more home grown players The Observer Sport
30 November 2007 The Times Fifa should follow Uefa's home grown player idea
7 August 2007 Daily Telegraph Commission's White Paper on Sport should be welcomed 7 August 2007
6 April 2007 Birmingham Evening Mail - The EU is not meddling with football
24 May 2006 The Sun EU not trying to take control of football
23 May 2006 Herald Express Setting the record straight about football

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