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Football Governance Bill set to be paused because of upcoming general election

The Football Governance Bill, which would see the creation of an independent regulator for the sport, is expected to be paused due to the upcoming general election. Dame Tracey Crouch, the MP and former sports minister who oversaw the fan-led review ...

23 May 2024 at 12:52

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Labour urged to push through football regulator for ‘quick win’ after election

Pushing through an independent football regulator can be a “quick win” for the new Labour Government, a reform group has said. The Football Governance Bill had not made sufficient progress to be passed into law before the General Election was ...

05 Jul 2024 at 17:11

Sport

Man City lawyer claims human rights issues would ‘distract’ football watchdog

A top lawyer representing Manchester City has claimed human rights issues would “distract” a new football regulator if it was required to consider them. Lord Pannick, who has previously been hired by Boris Johnson and Topshop owner Sir ...

18 Dec 2024 at 22:27

Sport

Conservative peer Lord Francis Maude believes regulator needs a ‘sunset clause’

Football’s independent regulator should be subject to a “sunset clause” allowing legislators the option to change or even scrap it after five years if it is not working, a Conservative peer has said. Lord Francis Maude described the ...

20 Nov 2024 at 15:18

Sport

Football clubs ‘alarmed’ by lack of consultation on regulator – Karren Brady

Clubs from across the football pyramid are “alarmed” by the lack of consultation on legislation which could “fundamentally affect the future of English football”, West Ham vice-chairwoman Karren Brady has said. The Apprentice star ...

04 Dec 2024 at 23:13

Sport

David Kogan set to be appointed chair of football’s new independent regulator

David Kogan has been selected as the Government’s preferred candidate to chair football’s new independent regulator. Kogan, who has previously advised the Premier League and the EFL on television rights deals in a 45-year career ...

25 Apr 2025 at 12:59

Sport

Independent football regulator could cover women’s game, minister says

The independent football regulator, which is set to govern the men’s game in England, could one day be expanded to include women’s football, a Government peer has said. Baroness Twycross said the body, which the focal point of ...

17 Mar 2025 at 18:01

Sport

MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-players

Campaigners have called on MPs to help tackle what they say is a “scandalous” lack of funding to support the families of footballers diagnosed with dementia. Former England stars including Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan ...

29 Apr 2025 at 21:37

Sport

New independent regulator must tackle issue of dementia in football – MPs

The prevalence of dementia in football must be tackled by the sport’s new independent regulator, MPs have said. Members have called for the new watchdog to be given powers to investigate the issue or risk current players ...

29 Apr 2025 at 10:14

Sport

David Kogan endorsed to chair football regulator but urged to act ‘impartially’

David Kogan has been endorsed to chair football’s independent regulator by a select committee of MPs but has been urged to take “concrete steps” to demonstrate he will act impartially. Kogan told MPs on the Culture, ...

09 May 2025 at 13:10

Sport

Wednesday’s briefing: Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into final and Wales escape crash

Chelsea are one win away from being crowned Club World Cup champions after new arrival Joao Pedro starred in their win over Fluminense in New Jersey. Wales’ players were unhurt after their team bus was involved in ...

09 Jul 2025 at 04:30

Sport

New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

MPs have backed plans to set up the Independent Football Regulator and roll out operating licences for football clubs. The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons, with MPs ...

08 Jul 2025 at 21:11

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