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South American, African and other non-European footballers who cannot speak English will not be allowed join England's Premier League clubs. The introduction of an English language test, covering simple conversation, is one of the new rules for workers and students from outside Europe applying to work in Britain. "It is a basic requirement that they have some command of English," Immigration Minister Liam Byrne told The Guardian. "Our new points system means that British job-seekers get the first crack of the whip, and only skilled migrants we need will be able to come."

But he said that people coming to Britain to perform at festivals and events such as the 2012 Olympics will be covered by a new business visitors' visa. As well, a job will have to be advertised for at least two weeks before a migrant can be recruited from outside Europe.

Link: UK Immigration and UK Visa Services