Tuesday briefing: FIFA to assess English football regulator plans amid political interference concerns

FIFA will examine the UK government’s proposals to set up an independent football regulator amid concerns that the new body could breach rules on political interference, The Times reports.

The white paper published last week laid out plans for a government-appointed body that would run a licensing scheme for clubs and oversee checks on owners and directors.

Legal experts believe there are several areas of concern where the regulator could breach FIFA’s Ar