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Wembley to introduce safe-standing as sports minister hails "step forward" for football

Wembley will be able to host 2,000 standing, 1,000 behind each goal, for domestic finals including the FA Cup and Carabao Cup after successful trials at Tottenham, Cardiff , Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd

Daily Mirror

Premier League and Championship clubs given green light over safe standing areas

Brentford, QPR and Wolves will introduce safe standing areas next season

The Independent UK

Football fans can stand at new Wembley for first time from next season

Manchester United and Chelsea are also among eight clubs to have licences after government approves safe-standing areas at football grounds

The Guardian - UK

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Resurgent Non League Stratford hailed as a "model club" by impressed ministers

Stratford are preparing for their first season under new boss Dean Holdsworth and have received glowing praise for their community work

Daily Mirror

The Northern Agenda: Rail passengers advised 'not to travel' next week

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Manchester Evening News

UK Government must act on collapsed betting company, says Alison Thewliss

ALISON Thewliss has demanded urgent action from the UK Government over collapsed betting company Football Index, with customers left out of pocket…

The National (Scotland)

Fans who were victims of crime at Champions League final can now file complaints

There have been numerous accounts of supporters being attacked by gangs of local youths as they walked back to coaches, Metro and railway stations.

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British and French sports ministers to meet over Champions League chaos

The British sports minister Nigel Huddleston will meet his French counterpart Amélie Oudéa-Castéra this week to discuss the chaos at the Champions League final at the Stade de France

The Guardian - UK

French ministers will be taken to task over 'appalling' scenes at Champions League final

The UK's sports minister will meet with French Government officials this week.

Liverpool Echo

Chelsea had 250 takeover enquiries before settling on Todd Boehly to replace Roman Abramovich

The takeover, which has cost the Boehly group an initial £2.5bn in addition to a legally binding commitment to make investments of £1.75bn over the next decade, has been completed following a saga that took place under the cloud of government sanctions

Daily Mirror

UK calls for investigation after fans tear-gassed at Champions League final

Culture secretary Nadine Dorries called for an inquiry into ‘deeply concerning’ reports of fan chaos

The Independent UK

Premier League news as Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag outlines key aims while Calvert-Lewin reveals struggles

All the latest headlines from around the Premier League as the new Red Devils coach outlines his plans for success

Leeds Live

Full rollout of safe standing moves step closer after Government encouraged by Premier League pilot scheme

The Government are considering allowing safe standing at all Premier League and Championship grounds next season, following a successful trial this term.

Evening Standard

Safe standing in Premier League and Championship could be introduced next season

A pilot involving five clubs took place in the second half of the current campaign

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The Independent UK

Safe standing could be introduced in Premier League and Championship next season

A pilot involving five clubs took place in the second half of the current campaign

The Independent UK

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games baton relay route unveiled

The 2,500-mile final leg of the relay sees the baton carried in London, up Blackpool Tower and through Nottingham Caves.

Evening Standard

Todd Boehly handed Chelsea takeover boost with Premier League confident over May approval

The Premier League are confident that Todd Boehly will be cleared in time to complete his Chelsea takeover before the May 31 deadline.

Evening Standard

Government will not intervene in threat to relocate athletics from London Stadium, minister confirms

The Government has no plans to get involved in the threat of athletics being relocated from London Stadium.

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The Guardian - UK

Questions over Premier League reform remain despite government’s grand plans

An independent regulator looks set to be introduced with the FA the preferred overseeing body – but when will it happen?

The Hindu

Myopic view: On sports and politics

Individual sportspersons should not be penalised for the actions of their political leaders

The Independent UK

Government tell Premier League to support football pyramid or face independent regulator

Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said that an independent regulator could be given powers over financial distribution unless the Premier League agrees to a deal to support lower leagues

The Guardian - UK

Public ‘out of patience’ with football’s failure to reform, says sports minister

Nigel Huddleston has confirmed legislation for an independent regulator for English football will be in place before the next general election

The Independent UK

Premier League warned by government over distribution of wealth down football pyramid

The government has given its support to a regulator backed by statute on Monday, something the Premier League opposes

Liverpool Echo

Football fans set to get more say in how their club is run under major shake-up

One of the biggest shake ups in the sport has been endorsed by the Government

Evening Standard

Independent football regulator to be introduced as Government supports recommendations of fan-led review

The Government has announced plans to push ahead with an independent regulator for football, following the recommendation of Tracey Crouch's review into the men's game.

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