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Re-laid UK football regulator legislation addresses club takeovers and breakaway leagues

By Simon Zekaria and Jakub Krupa ( October 24, 2024, 14:59 GMT | Insight) -- UK football governance legislation has been laid before lawmakers today, with a revamped bill addressing a range of matters including governance of club ownership and breakaway leagues. Amid earlier criticism from football’s governing body in Europe over political interference, the latest text has removed a requirement for a planned independent football regulator to consider government foreign policy when making decisions about club takeovers.UK football governance legislation establishing an independent regulator for the sport has been re-laid before lawmakers today, with a revamped text including provisions for the governance of club ownership and acquisitions, and to prevent breakaway leagues....

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