The British Government intends to introduce an independent regulator for football in 2024, this is one of the main steps that emerged after the failure of the European Super League in spring 2021.
This initiative, which is included in the reform of English football, aims avoid the Superleagues and to give more power to the fans within the club structure, was mentioned in the speech of King Charles III, when he inaugurated the British Parliament and the Government of Rishi SunakPrime Minister of the United Kingdom, is committed to its realization.
This regulator will have the power to oversee clubs’ profits, investigate their owners, protect the heritage of teams and their fans and include the license under which English clubs will operate and which they will try to prevent them in joining the projects. external to UEFA competitionsas happened in Super Leaguein which six English clubs took part as founding members: Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Among the powers it could have is the possibility of it interfering with the distribution of television rights, which currently sell £5bn domestically and a similar amount internationally.
Tracey Crouchformer sports general secretary and reform advocate, said he was delighted the prime minister recognized that fans across the English football pyramid wanted the long-term financial sustainability of the competition.
“On the pitch, English football is admired around the world, but it is important that these steps are put in place to ensure our national sport is fit for the future.”
Source: La Verdad
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