{"product_id":"crossing-borders-jamie-mac-9798291462546","title":"Crossing Borders: The Case For an Atlantic Football League: Reviving Club Football Across 12 Nations","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the most exciting football league in Europe hasn't been created yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrossing Borders: The Case for an Atlantic Football League is a bold, well-researched and passionately argued blueprint for a new era in European football - one that crosses boundaries, connects cultures, and creates opportunity for clubs and supporters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together 72 clubs from twelve proud footballing nations - Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal - this book presents a detailed and visionary case for a cross-border league system built on merit, fairness, and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthored by Scottish football writer Jamie Mac, a lifelong Rangers fan and travel enthusiast this book isn't a dry technical proposal - it's a vibrant journey through the heart of European football. Each chapter explores the structure, potential, and soul of the Atlantic League: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePromotion and Relegation with Purpose - National champions from outside the structure can still fight their way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClubs Big and Small - From PSV and Porto to Linfield and Shelbourne, every club has a story - and a shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuropean Integration - A proposed pathway into UEFA competitions, inspired by the likes of Germany and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCup Magic - Open draws where giants like Ajax could end up away to Falkirk or Sligo Rovers in a romantic cup tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYouth Development and Growth - New rules and platforms to develop young, local talent across all 12 nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFan Culture First - Real supporter experiences, derby days, and dream away trips from Bergen to Braga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a breakaway league for the elite - it's an inclusive football revolution for ambitious clubs currently locked out of major revenues and global attention. Backed by imaginative ideas for streaming, sponsorship, travel logistics, and stadium atmospheres, Crossing Borders makes a powerful case for reviving club football beyond the traditional powerhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a football book rooted in love for the game, respect for tradition, and a belief that real change is possible when it's driven by merit and not just money. Whether you're a fan of Rangers or Rosenborg, Benfica or Br ndby, this book gives your club - and your voice - a seat at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jamie Mac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798291462546\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Jamie Mac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169720672511,"sku":"9798291462546","price":8.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crossing-borders-jamie-mac-9798291462546","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}