Two thirds of European stars in England wouldnt meet the criteria used for other overseas players to automatically glean a work visaDozens of top European stars playing in the Premier League would not qualify for work permits if Britain quit the EU and treated all overseas footballers the same,according to a Guardian analysis.
The study into rules governing working visas for elite players, conducted ahead of an expected referendum on EU membership in the next two years, and suggests that a so-called “Brexit” could threaten a 20-year European influx which has arguably made the Premier League the worlds most appealing footballing competition.
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Source: theguardian.com