Premier League CEO Richard Masters acknowledges the high likelihood of an independent football regulator being established this summer, despite his reservations about its implementation. A government bill proposing this regulation is progressing through Parliament and could be approved this year. This move would subject all English football clubs, including Liverpool, to oversight by a watchdog regarding finances, ownership, and structural matters. While the Premier League claims its existing regulatory framework is effective, recent conflicts with clubs over financial breaches and regulatory disputes suggest a need for stronger external oversight.
Premier League CEO Richard Masters reckons there's every chance that an independent football regulator will be installed this summer, despite his concerns about its implementation. A government bill on the notion is currently being passed through Parliament and could ultimately be approved this year. It would mean Liverpool and all other clubs in the English pyramid would be monitored by a watchdog regarding finances, ownership and other structural matters.
Chiefs would argue that a win for the Premier League would show it can self-govern. However, a loss would perhaps infer the opposite and draw more backing for an independent regulator. Masters has admitted he's powerless to stop the regulator coming down the tracks. Speaking to Sky Sports via 'The Boardroom' podcast, he said: 'There's a process for the bill to become law...
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