[Football] The Football Governance Bill

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Football Governance Bill in its second reading in the HoCommons this week after its passage through the HoLords.

There are expected to be further amendments including debate on clause that seeks to prevent larger clubs cashing in on their global appeal by scheduling overseas EPL fixtures:

Government ready to back plan for ban on Premier League games abroad

Government ready to back plan for ban on Premier League games abroad

The government is ready to back plans to add provisions to the football governance bill that would prevent the Premier League and EFL from staging competitive matches abroad

www.theguardian.com

 

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Excellent article here if anyone wants a gander.

Potential funding from EPL matches played abroad has been a bone of contention with rich owners having a long history of trying to ‘break the system’ by proposing additional Premier League matches played abroad be added to the existing League season - a proposal that FIFA, fans and smaller Clubs alike opposed:

Can regulator now stop Premier League matches getting played abroad after FIFA decision?

The question now is - Can the new independent regulator now stop Premier League matches getting played abroad after FIFA decision?

www.themag.co.uk