The role of competition authorities in shaping the market has also been noted. Earlier in the chapter, their objectives in championing consumer interest were discussed. Later in this chapter, evidence of their impact on the market for live televised football games was presented. And while market for televised football is not perfectly competitive, there has been a shift, albeit slight, away from the monopoly practices that have characterized the market. Finally, some of the discussions presented in this chapter compliment those presented in Chapter 11, The sports broadcast market, and both chapter provide a critical assessment of professional league sport within the UK