Back to overview

Monday briefing: Premier League clubs ask UK government to halt state ownership of teams

Newcastle

IMAGO

FIFA: Summer spending on international transfers reached record $7.36 billion

Benfica return to profitability with €4.2 million surplus for 2022/23

Borussia Dortmund CFO Thomas Tress questions PSG and FFP over Neymar Saudi sale

Elliott files legal claim against Blue Skye over AC Milan sale dispute

11 September 2023 - 4:30 AM

A number of Premier League clubs have asked the UK government to block nation states from owning English football teams, according to a report from The Guardian.

It is understood the request could potentially form part of the brief of the new independent football regulator, which the government confirmed last week would arrive “when parliamentary time allows”.

During the government’s seven-month consultation process over the plans for a regulator, it is understood that som

Do you want to read this article?

Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial

No credit card required. No strings attached. Your access ends automatically, so there’s nothing to cancel.

Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.