New Football Regulator's Powers to Target Unsuitable Owners
The Independent Football Regulator gains sweeping powers to investigate and remove unfit club owners from Friday, marking a major shift in English football governance. Discover the details.
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Football's New Era: Independent Regulator Approved
Labour pushes forward with landmark legislation to establish football's first independent regulator, aiming to protect clubs from financial collapse and give fans greater voice in the beautiful game.
Nandy apologises to Starmer over football regulator criticism
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy has issued a public apology to Prime Minister Keir Starmer after openly criticising the government's proposed football governance code, creating an embarrassing rift within Labour's top ranks.
Nandy accused of breaching code over football regulator
Lisa Nandy faces parliamentary scrutiny after meeting football authorities without declaring it, raising questions about transparency in the independent regulator process.
Nandy accused of breaking rules in football regulator appointment
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy faces fresh controversy after selecting Labour donor Alex Thomas as chair of English football's new independent regulator, raising questions about political influence in sports governance.
FIFA President Infantino nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize after receiving backing from former US President Donald Trump, sparking controversy and debate across the football world.
Port Adelaide removes Warren Tredrea from board
AFL great Warren Tredrea has been dramatically removed from Port Adelaide's board after controversial remarks made on his podcast sparked outrage and divided the football community.
Real Madrid wins legal battle against UEFA over Super League
Real Madrid emerges victorious in crucial EU court ruling that prevents UEFA from punishing clubs involved in the controversial European Super League project.
Real Madrid Defy UEFA in Super League Showdown
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez launches stunning defence of the European Super League project, directly challenging UEFA's authority and threatening to reshape football's future.
Real Madrid wins major court battle against UEFA
In a landmark ruling that shakes football's foundations, Real Madrid celebrates a European court decision challenging UEFA's monopoly over club competitions, potentially reopening the door for the controversial Super League project.
Ivanka Trump joins FIFA Foundation board with star singers
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka makes unexpected entry into world football governance, appointed to FIFA Foundation board alongside superstar singers Shakira and Melanie C in major shake-up.
Premier League clubs forced to reveal secret owners
English football undergoes seismic shift as Premier League clubs face mandatory ownership disclosure, ending decades of secrecy and anonymous control.
Ministers scrutinised over Maccabi Tel-Aviv Villa Park fixture
Senior government figures including Lisa Nandy and Nigel Huddleston face scrutiny over their involvement in relocating Maccabi Tel-Aviv's European match to Aston Villa's stadium, raising questions about political interference in football security matters.
Fan fury over Maccabi ban exposes football's new reality
The controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv from European competition has sparked unprecedented fan backlash, revealing how supporter expectations of sporting governance have fundamentally changed.
Nandy challenges PM in Downing Street football clash
Shadow Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy delivers powerful rebuke to Prime Minister after heated exchange about football's proposed independent regulator outside No. 10.
Starmer banned from Aston Villa over football regulator plans
Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash after being banned from Aston Villa director's box over his government's football regulator plans. The Labour leader, a lifelong Villa fan, finds himself at the centre of a political sporting clash.
FIFA President Infantino Moves to Miami in Strategic Shift
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms relocation from Zurich to Miami, signalling strategic shift towards North American football market ahead of 2026 World Cup.
Rangers FC: Inside the Boardroom Soap Opera Rocking Ibrox
Exclusive investigation reveals how Rangers' chaotic leadership has turned the club into a public spectacle, with insiders describing the handling of key processes as 'deeply unimpressive' and amateurish.
Trump considers FIFA role in football governance shock
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers joining FIFA leadership while hosting controversial tournament with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, raising eyebrows across global football.
African football boss accused of toxic culture
Exclusive investigation reveals disturbing claims of workplace bullying, intimidation, and systemic dysfunction within African football's governing body under General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Watford sack Pezzolano after agent influence dispute
Watford FC has dismissed head coach Rafael Pezzolano following a major disagreement over player selection pressure from agent intermediaries, raising concerns about external influence in football.
FIFA expands World Cup and Club World Cup in major shake-up
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces dramatic expansion of World Cup and Club World Cup formats, promising more matches and global football development.
Neil Hudgell's candid take on rugby league's future
Exclusive interview with Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell reveals his passionate vision for rugby league's survival and growth amid financial challenges and competition from rival sports.
Malaysia football rocked by naturalisation scandal
Malaysian football faces unprecedented crisis as national team's naturalisation programme becomes embroiled in corruption allegations, threatening the sport's integrity and international standing.
Forest Crisis: Postecoglou & Marinakis Power Struggle
An in-depth look at the dramatic power struggle unfolding at Nottingham Forest as owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Ange Postecoglou engage in a battle of wills that threatens to tear the club apart.
David Kogan set to become football's first independent regulator
Former Treasury and DCMS official David Kogan emerges as frontrunner to head groundbreaking football regulator, bringing decades of Whitehall experience to transform the beautiful game's governance.
Australia's bold deepfake laws set global precedent
As tech giants rule by algorithm, Australia emerges as a global pioneer with groundbreaking legislation to combat AI-generated deepfakes and protect democratic integrity.
Governor's Portland Comments Spark Political Controversy
Kristi Noem faces backlash after suggesting Portland residents should 'move' rather than address city challenges, drawing criticism from local officials and community leaders.
Methodist Church allows Anglican priests in historic move
The Methodist Church in Britain has voted to suspend its own rules to allow Anglican priests to serve in Methodist pulpits, marking a significant step toward unity between the two Christian traditions.
CBS sued for $14bn over failed merger amid Bari Weiss row
Media giant CBS and parent company Paramount Global confront staggering legal action as shareholders allege deception over failed merger plans amid political firestorm involving journalist Bari Weiss.
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