The European sectoral social dialogue committee in professional football: power relations, legitimacy and control

Abstract

By analysing the political arena of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee in the Professional Football Sector, the aim of this paper is to offer a better understanding of the Committee and its opportunities and prospects. First and foremost, the normative, legal context of the Committee precludes the conclusion of agreements that deviate from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association transfer rules or are contrary to European Union (EU) law. Furthermore, while EU involvement in the matter of social dialogue in professional football is democratically legitimate, the lack of solid support from the European Parliament and the Council is problematic. Most importantly, the power relations between the actors are a decisive element for the prospects of the Committee. After analysing the added value of the Committee for the respective actors, it is clear that currently, hopes for a wider bargaining agreement in professional football are not realistic.

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