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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

FA believes relaxing work permit rules could help reduce cost of overseas stars

PA Wire

The Football Association believes a limited relaxation of post-Brexit rules on work permits for overseas players could be the answer to help clubs attract star talent at lower prices while still giving opportunities to homegrown players.

Since Britain left the European Union in 2020 all players from EU countries have been required to obtain a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) from the FA on a points-based system in order to play in England.

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