An independent regulator for football could be installed for the start of 2024-25 season, with a shadow regulator potentially in place for the start of next season. The Independent has been told that work has already started on the bill, that would need to be completed before the delayed King’s speech setting out a new programme of legislation in autumn.
The announcement of an independent body by the recent government white paper was a landmark moment in football, as England became the first major country to commit to regulating the sport. That has brought a significant amount of politicking, amid Premier League resistance. Other major football nations are looking on with interest to see how it works in practice, with a potential for a knock-on effect across Europe.
