Starmer confident over football regulator plans despite Uefa warning
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed confidence that plans for an independent football regulator do not breach rules on Government interference, despite Uefa warning that the move could see England banned from the 2028 Euros.
England could be barred from UEFA competitions if new regulator's powers are not 'strictly limited'
England and English soccer teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be “Government interference” in the sport
England’s Euro 2028 expulsion threat: Uefa must be satisfied of independent regulator’s influence
An independent football regulator would need to satisfy Uefa it will not have undue influence on football amid the threat of England losing the rights to host Euro 2028.
Uefa threatens to ban England from Euro 2028 over ‘government interference’
In a letter to new UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, Uefa general secretary Theodore Theodoridis emphasised that “football regulation should be managed by the national federation”, and that the absence of government interference is “one of Uefa’s fundamental requirements”.
British government reassures UEFA over independent football regulator concerns
UEFA's general secretary Theodore Theodoridis wrote to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy earlier this month about "concerns remaining" regarding the regulator.The letter highlighted the fundamental requirement that there should be no Government interference in the running of football,
England could face UEFA, Euro ban over government regulator
England and English football teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be "government interference" in the sport.
Sir Keir Starmer confident over football regulator plans despite UEFA warning
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed confidence that plans for an independent football regulator do not breach rules on Government interference, despite UEFA warning the move could see England banned from Euro 2028.
UEFA vs UK government: Clash over football regulation plans
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has expressed strong concern over the British government's plans to create an institution overseeing the finances of English football clubs. In the context of the threat of exclusion from competitions,
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Independent football regulator will not jeopardise England’s participation at Euro 2028
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British government happy to allay UEFA concerns over independent football regulator and 'don't envisage any issues' with Euro 2028 participation
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Starmer confident over football regulator plans despite Uefa warning
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed confidence that plans for an independent football regulator do not breach rules on Government interference, despite Uefa warning that the move could see England ...