LONDON: The British government on Monday set out plans to radically reform the governance of football, pledging to establish an independent regulator to deliver financial sustainability across the game.
Ministers have given their formal support to 10 key recommendations set out in a fan-led review launched after last year’s failed European Super League project.
The most eye-catching move is the planned introduction of a regulator with statutory powers to sanction clubs as part of its remit to tackle the most pressing issues affecting the game in England.
Other recommendations include a new owners’ and directors’ test to ensure “only good custodians…
