By the first months of 2024, one of the most anticipated laws across the Channel will take effect. This involves the creation of an independent regulator. On November 7, in his speech which notably mentioned English football, Charles III outlined the contours of this new measure by emphasizing before Parliament the need to “safeguard the future of clubs for their community and their supporters”. This independent regulator would respond to the threat called Super League, but also to the takeover of clubs by state funds, as well as the disappearance of very old and very poorly managed clubs.
A new law which could come into action from the 2025-2026 season. A big feature is that this regulator will be completely independent of the Premier League, the FA and the clubs. Unlike what is happening today with the latest example, the 10 suspension points received by Everton, the latter will not have the possibility of making sporting decisions, but it will be able to take individual sanctions against the owners. . Its operation will be paid for by the clubs according to their income, so that the top 6 should provide 50%. The objective is simple: to protect English football for a long time from all threats, especially from the Super League. Finally, in the draft, we could read: “Clubs will only be able to compete in competitions approved by the regulator”, which will require, where applicable, fan approval and non-infringement of existing competitions. A hell of a reform that should delight football lovers.
