Football fans have welcomed a “historical moment” for English football after a bill to establish an independent football regulator.
The Prime Minister Kir Stmper stated that the bill was “proud and defined moment for English football” and would enter the “strong, fair future” for the game.
“This is a historic moment for football in this country,” said Kevin Miles, the Chief Executive of the Football Association (FSA).
The Football Government Act will provide powers to an body that is independent of the government and football authorities.
On Monday, the royal assent was received, meaning that it has passed into the law and establishes the regulator to oversee men’s game in the top five divisions of England.
The regulator game recommended a fan-up review and a similar bill was introduced by the then Orthodox government in March 2024, but it failed to pass the Parliament before the general election was called in May. Labor government resumed the bill after four months.
The regulator will be launched later this year. The government said that the football industry would be consulted before the change is implemented.
“Our Landmark Football Governance Act fulfilled the promise made to fans. It will protect clubs that they cherish, and they play an important role in our economy,” the starrer said.
Along with improving financial stability in the football pyramids, the regulatory clubs would also prevent the involvement of break -up competitions, such as the European Super League proposal attempted in 2021, which was condemned by fans.
In his passage through Parliament, there was opposition from some conservatives. West Ham United’s Vice Chairing Carren Brady told the House of Lords that the “threats” in the bill were leaning, arguing that it would affect the competition. The Premier League was also important for the need for a regulator.
Talking to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandi said: “This is a great moment for football fans because we have a lot of clubs including poor ownership and finance, Mera, Wigan Athletic.
“This is the moment when football fans can breathe a sigh of relief because we are fixing the foundation of football and putting fans back to the heart of the game where they are.”
The Premier League has not been commented yet, but it has been repeatedly argued that English football is capable of controlling itself, Stating a regulator, external There will be “unprecedented and unused powers” to interfere with the distribution of [its] Revenue “.
It was also stated that a regulator “may negatively impact the negative impact on competition, investment of clubs in world -class talents, and our global appeal and aspiration to increase development”.
