LONDON : A seismic shake-up of the governance of English soccer including the creation on an independent regulator for the elite game will move closer with the publication of a wide-ranging Government white paper on Thursday.The long-awaited paper, which has received cross-party support, comes in response
LONDON : A seismic shake-up of the governance of English soccer including the creation on an independent regulator for the elite game will move closer with the publication of a wide-ranging Government white paper on Thursday.
It would also have the power to prevent English clubs joining breakaway competitions such as the European Super League which six Premier League clubs signalled their intent to join in 2021 before abandoning plans after a fans' backlash. "These bold new plans will put fans back at the heart of football and protect the rich heritage and traditions of our much-loved clubs."
Although the Premier League, launched in 1992, has been an unprecedented financial success, lower down the English pyramid the situation has been grim. Highlighting the need for action, the Government says combined net debt of Premier League and Championship clubs reached 5.9 billion pounds by the end of the 2020-21 season.
The Premier League said it recognised the case for change in football governance and would carefully consider the Government's plan for England to become the"first major nation to make football a government-regulated industry".
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