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Briefings

Briefings

Kicking off Reform: Landmark English Football Governance Bill progressing through Parliament

25 April 2024

The Football Governance Bill had its second reading in Parliament this week, as the UK Government continues its momentum to establish a new Independent Football Regulator ("IFR") and implement new rules on the governance and decision-making of English football clubs and their ownership. We recap the key changes that are expected and the role and powers that the IFR will have to ensure that football clubs and competition organisers comply with the new rules of the game.

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