The UK government is set to introduce an independent football regulator, aiming to give fans a more significant voice and ensure fair governance within the sport. This move, described by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as 'historic', will allow for fines up to 10% of a club's annual turnover for those that violate regulations, with potential fines exceeding £50m. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer highlighted the regulator's role in prioritizing fan interests and potentially influencing club ownership and financial practices. However, there are concerns about the regulator's impact on football's financial and competitive aspects, with some fearing it could weaken competition or not have sufficient power to enforce change.
Tony Bellew blasts ‘disgraceful’ Premier League in furious FFP rant https://t.co/dTYyNmIrm3
Britain's plan for an independent football regulator marks a populist tilt that will give fans more sway. That's a potential risk for investors who have turned the Premier League into a $10 billion global leader https://t.co/S3x8Hwonew via @opinion
Keeping both investors and fans happy, and the Premier League bandwagon rolling, requires some skillful defense, writes @mbrookerhk https://t.co/dwQnzJGlHa via @opinion
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Simon Jordan tears into ‘bloody stupid’ independent regulator https://t.co/Ce0m7Ia9LL
English football’s new watchdog won’t regulate clubs into the black https://t.co/IpYJZBzbiQ | opinion
Bad owners could be forced to sell clubs by new English football regulator https://t.co/gAFr21nt6o
Too much power or not enough power? How the regulator will change English football - report @skynews https://t.co/8VGR3kCO0Y
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Jordan warns ‘bloody stupid’ independent regulator could damage football https://t.co/Ce0m7IaHBj
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Jordan fears for football if independent regulator is appointed https://t.co/Ce0m7IaHBj
‘Fans will suffer!’ Paul Coyte grills Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer on Football bill https://t.co/yhH0ZB1MKb
"They will work to ensure fans are put back at the heart of the game" Kaveh Solhekol lists the plans of the football independent regulator 📋 https://t.co/YoPdH435aq
The new football regulator will be able to fine clubs ’10% of their revenue,’ Lucy Frazer tells @NickFerrariLBC. But, upon interrogation, the Culture Secretary isn’t sure how much a Premier League club’s revenue is and how much that fine would be. https://t.co/HIjJSZt0sM
The long-awaited independent football regulator to get go-ahead after extra time… could be bad news for the Premier League. But will have it enough teeth? https://t.co/JchChlpc0D
'Do you think footballers are paid too much?' - @susannareid100 Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer MP is asked to explain what the regulator will do in terms of footballers wages. Lucy Frazer says the 'government is on the side of fans and want to see clubs run well.' https://t.co/5vVWmwfeIE
‘This is all about the fans. Football has been at the heart of our nation for 200 years.’ Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says the new independent football regulator that is being introduced by government ‘will give fans a voice’. https://t.co/Tm3rCpvoWI
Football regulator to 'put fan voices front and centre', but Premier League warns against 'weakening competition' https://t.co/hi3J8SfYxA
Premier League clubs face Government fines of over £50m as tough new rules are introduced https://t.co/UQovTQFAuq https://t.co/UQovTQFAuq
"The arrogance is incredible from these football clubs" ⚽ Jason Burt says the independent regulator is necessary as "football has brought it upon itself" https://t.co/nRcbewfPjx
Clubs that fall foul of the new independent football regulator could be fined up to 10 per cent of their annual turnover. The sanction is included in the government’s Football Governance Bill. Rishi Sunak described it as a “historic” day for football https://t.co/GOLWIy24wf
Those @premierleague clubs delaying “New Deal” for @EFL clubs face a painful day tomorrow when events in Parliament bring the independent regulator closer. The eventual appointment of a strong KC as regulator to stand up to selfish owners is vital.