The Premier League has already raised concerns about the new plans, which it says could 'weaken the competitiveness and appeal of English football'. The announcement comes following the Crouch review, triggered by an attempt to form a European Super League.
The government has announced its plan for an Independent Football Regulator for the professional men's game. The IFR came about following a review by Tory MP Tracey Crouch, which itself was launched after the attempt by clubs to form the European Super League. But the Premier League has responded by saying they 'remain concerned' about the legislation, which they claim could unintentionally 'weaken the competitiveness and appeal of English football'.
The government says the IFR will not be 'overly-interventionist', and will instead take an 'advocacy first' approach - although these will be backed by a 'broad suite of powers to investigate suspected non-compliance, compel information, and enforce if necessary'. It is also pledged that the bill will have 'no input in on-field decisions and will act in a way that minimises any impact on sporting competitions'.
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