The extension of the anti-money laundering regime to Belgian professional football: a case of symbolic legislation?

Key Points

• Compliance measures under the anti-money laundering regime are crucial for maintaining integrity in Belgian football, and the symbolic legislation aims to enhance scrutiny.
• The evaluation indicates that while legislation exists, actual regulatory practices may fall short of expectations in preventing financial crimes.
• The research conducts a qualitative analysis of regulatory frameworks applied to Belgian football, identifying gaps in implementation and enforcement.
• Understanding the impact of these compliance measures is essential for fostering transparency and accountability in professional sports.