It's only now becoming clear how much of an affect Brexit could have on residents of the UK.
Everything from the price of a pint on holiday to the amount a person shells out on their mortgage and rent. Nothing is immune - not even top flight football.
Real Madrid might be innocent victims of Britain's decision to pull out of the EU.
Reports in Spain claim that Madrid may have a big problem on their hands as Gareth Bale would be a non-EU player once Britain leaves, which looks likely to be less than two years away.
The Spanish Champions League winners' problem is that they're already at the limit of the number of non-EU stars they can have, which stands at three.
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Currently they have James Rodriguez, Danilo and Casemiro - but if they wanted to keep Bale, one of this trio would have to make way.
The club had hoped to offer the 26-year-old Welshman, who has already notched three goals at Euro 2016, a new deal until 2023, but now talks are on hold.
Speculation is already starting that long-time Bale admirers Manchester United could move for the Welsh star.
Other outlets suggest Rodriguez could be sold - with United and Chelsea again though to be keen on him.
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