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EFL Chair Hails ‘Watershed Moment’ as Independent Regulator Plans Rubber-Stamped

The UK has enacted the Football Governance Act into law as of Monday, creating the country’s first Independent Football Regulator to oversee the top five levels of men’s professional football in England.
This legislation follows recommendations from a 2021 fan-led review prompted by financial crises at clubs and the European Super League attempt.
The regulator will ensure clubs operate sustainably, hold owners to statutory tests, prevent participation in closed competitions, and increase accountability to fans.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the occasion as a significant milestone for English football, pledging to safeguard beloved clubs and promote a more equitable future for the sport.
The Act marks a transformational step, aiming to enhance financial stability across English football, with the regulator beginning work later this year and clubs preparing for change.

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