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Sport in the 20th and 21st Centuries

The globalisation of sport

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Overview

Globalisation through media and social media, freedom of movement, the Bosman ruling of 1995 and Brexit, benefits and drawbacks for home nations, the NFL in Britain, Premier League tours and harm to local sport.

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How has social media spread sport globally, and what is freedom of movement for performers?

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How did the Bosman ruling and Brexit change the movement of footballers into England?

Key term

Define the globalisation of sport.

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  1. 1

    Define the globalisation of sport.

    Model answer

    Globalisation is sport becoming worldwide, with events, performers and fans connected across countries. Global media and business drive the process.

  2. 2

    How has media coverage driven the globalisation of sport?

    Model answer

    Satellite television and streaming carry major events live to audiences around the world. A fan in Asia can follow English football every week.

  3. 3

    How has social media contributed to the globalisation of sport?

    Model answer

    Social media lets fans anywhere follow performers and clubs directly. Performers build global personal brands with followers across the world.

  4. 4

    What is meant by freedom of movement for performers?

    Model answer

    Freedom of movement is the ability of performers to move between countries to play. Performers can join clubs and leagues abroad.

  5. 5

    Describe the Bosman ruling of 1995.

    Model answer

    The Bosman ruling was a European Court of Justice decision on player transfers. Players out of contract could move to a club in another EU country without a fee.

  6. 6

    How did the Bosman ruling affect English football?

    Model answer

    The Bosman ruling ended limits on the number of EU players a club could field. Many more overseas players joined English clubs.

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