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Football Governance Bill: Legislation for independent football regulator being introduced

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The UK government will continue plans for an independent football regulator when the Football Governance Bill is introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.

The legislation would grant powers to a body, independent of both government and football authorities, to oversee clubs in England's top five tiers.

The government announced plans to appoint a regulator in February 2023, following a fan-led review in 2022.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it is "a historic moment for football fans".

"It will make sure their voices are front and centre," he added. "Football has long been one of our greatest sources of national pride.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68602074

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Malaysia becomes second country to reject hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday 22 March 2024 14:21, UK

Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - putting it at risk of being cancelled for the first time since the Second World War.

Officials said the Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) offer of £100m in funding was insufficient and they had not been left with enough time to plan.

Malaysia, which hosted the 1998 games, had agreed to step in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts for similar reasons in July last year.

Malaysian government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Friday: "If we had a longer time, we would definitely do it, but because there's such a short time, we definitely can't do it.

"When we assessed the viability of hosting the Games, the length of time needed and the cost was seen to be particularly prohibitive."

https://news.sky.com/story/malaysia-bec ... s-13099881

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Justice Department settles with Larry Nassar victims for $138.7 million

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/ju ... r-AA1nwMsl

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Plans approved for £61.8m redevelopment of Lord's

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Plans for a £61.8m redevelopment of two stands at Lord's have been approved.

The work, voted through by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members last week, will increase the ground's capacity by 1,100 seats.

The existing Allen Stand will be demolished and rebuilt with an extra tier added.

Meanwhile, a fourth level will also be built on to the Tavern Stand.

Construction is due to begin at the end of the current season in September and be completed by 2027.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/art ... rw3jxy0jdo

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Club World Cup: FIFA threatened with legal action by players and leagues over new men's competition

Thursday 9 May 2024 16:32, UK

FIFA has been warned of a threatened mass revolt and legal action by the world's footballers and leagues over its new men's Club World Cup amid welfare concerns.

A letter has been sent by global players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum to FIFA president Gianni Infantino demanding the 32-team competition is not played as planned in June and July next year.

Chelsea and Manchester City have qualified for the event, lined up for the United States as part of Mr Infantino's expansion of FIFA competitions. The union fears this has congested the calendar and endangered the health of players.

Sky News revealed in December concerns from players in England that they are being asked to play too many games with a threat of legal action against football authorities.

That has now been stepped up to the global level ahead of key FIFA meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, next week.

https://news.sky.com/story/club-world-c ... n-13132331