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England football regulator David Kogan says blocking club owners over human rights concerns 'not in our remit'
David Kogan prioritizes financial oversight and is prepared to act on club financial crises but excludes human rights from regulatory decisions, focusing on Premier League stability.
- David Kogan was appointed this week to lead England's new independent football regulator, despite continued scrutiny surrounding how he was selected for the role.
- Controversy surrounds his appointment because the process remains under investigation and questions persist about the regulator's actual scope and political connections.
- Kogan stated the regulator's authority focuses on financial stability, clarifying that blocking owners on human rights grounds is outside its remit.
- He emphasized, "We're not challenging them," and called attention to financial issues at clubs like Sheffield Wednesday where wage delays have caused concern.
- This approach suggests the regulator will intervene mainly on financial grounds, with direct club action considered only as a last resort.
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David Kogan, the chair of the Independent Football Regulator, has attempted to allay fears that the watchdog will “undermine” the Premier League by insisting he is “absolutely committed” to its continued growth. Before the Football Governance Bill passed into law some top-flight clubs voiced concerns that a new era of regulation could weaken the Premier League’s position as the world’s biggest domestic football competition and deter future inves…
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