Author: Lori Ewing, Tommy Lund

The UK government, under Prime Minister Starmer, has confirmed plans to appoint an Independent Football Regulator to oversee the financial management of clubs and prevent wealthy teams from forming breakaway leagues. This commitment was made in the Labor Party manifesto following Starmer’s election in July. Uefa has expressed concerns about potential “scope creep” within the Independent Football Regulator, but has not provided further comment on the matter. The proposed Football Governance Bill aims to place fans at the forefront of the game and address governance issues to ensure the long-term sustainability of English football clubs and their communities. This initiative…