The UK government welcomes proposals for an independent regulator in English football. Sports Minister Nadine Dorries announced on Thursday. A large survey of fans and representatives of the English football association, the leagues, coaches and players’ unions came to the conclusion that a supervisory body was necessary in football. The government polled after the trouble Plans for a European Super League commissioned in April. The results were published on Wednesday. They are working flat out on an action plan to be presented in the spring, said Dorries. “We are at a turning point for football in this country.”
The report recommends that a new authority (IREF – independent regulator for English football) provide financial controls in football and introduce new tests and requirements for owners and directors. The previous test is under criticism, because he allowed the takeover of Newcastle United by a consortium, in which the state investment fund of Saudi Arabia holds 80 percent. The chairman of the fund is the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is accused of serious human rights violations.
A 2Schattenvorstand “should be filled with fans and involve them in important decisions, such as changes to the club’s colors, the coat of arms or the name. Supporters would thus have the opportunity to” protect the legacy of their club “and have a say in which competitions Controversial plans for a European Super League, in which, among others, Chelsea FC, Manchester City and Liverpool FC wanted to participate, were quickly discarded after angry fan protests.
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Further recommendations in the report are mandatory plans for equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as more financial support for clubs in the lower leagues through the clubs of the Premier League. A solidarity transfer tax is proposed for this, which Premier League clubs to pay when buying players from abroad or from other top clubs.