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Football Governance
25 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Government has published its response to the Independent Fan Led Review of Football Governance, accepting all ten strategic recommendations aimed at reforming football governance in England.
Action Requested
The Government plans to establish an independent regulator for financial regulation and club ownership, strengthen existing tests for owners and directors, and introduce a new corporate governance model. A White Paper will be published this summer with further details on the implementation of these reforms.
Key Facts
- The Government's response accepts all ten strategic recommendations from the Independent Fan Led Review.
- An independent regulator focused on financial sustainability will oversee licensing for the top five leagues.
- Enhanced due diligence and an integrity test will be introduced to strengthen ownership tests.
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