Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Starmer pushes for Football Governance Bill amid Super League concerns

Starmer is calling for measures to prevent Premier League clubs from participating in any future breakaway competition by ensuring the Football Governance Bill is enacted promptly.

starmer-football-getty

Starmer is a dedicated Arsenal supporter. (Photo: Getty Images)

KEIR STARMER has urged the swift passage of the Football Governance Bill into English law in response to discussions about a potential European Super League.

Reports indicate that promoters A22 have approached UEFA and FIFA to seek official recognition for a new competition, referred to as the Unify League. The proposed format reportedly includes four leagues featuring 96 teams in total.


This comes after a similar Super League initiative, launched in 2021 by 12 European clubs—including six from the Premier League—faced widespread backlash from fans and football authorities, leading to its collapse.

Starmer, 62, a dedicated Arsenal supporter, is calling for measures to prevent Premier League clubs from participating in any future breakaway competition by ensuring the Football Governance Bill is enacted promptly.

The proposed legislation aims to establish an independent regulator for the top five tiers of men’s football in England.

The prime minister's official spokesman reiterated Starmer's stance, saying, "You heard him previously say that on his watch, there will be no Super League-style breakaway from English football."

The spokesman added, "As part of the strengthened Football Governance Bill, the regulator will be able to prevent English clubs from joining future breakaway competitions by taking into account factors such as sustainability, heritage and fairness.

"We obviously want to see the Bill passing in parliament as quickly as possible, such that the regulator has the powers to prevent these sorts of breakaway competitions, but also deliver the other important reforms to the English football pyramid that the Bill sets out to deliver."

(With inputs from AFP)

More For You

Indian football

If suspended, India’s national teams and clubs would not be allowed to compete in international competitions. (Photo: Getty Images)

India risks FIFA ban again as AIFF constitution deadline looms

INDIA could face a ban from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warned the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to adopt a new constitution by October 30.

FIFA and the AFC sent a joint letter to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, expressing concern over the delay in finalising and adopting the constitution.

Keep ReadingShow less
'Sexism, transphobia and faith abuse rise in UK football'

FILE PHOTO: The 'No room for racism' handshake board and banner can be seen as players and match officials take part in the pre-match handshakes prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Getty Images

'Sexism, transphobia and faith abuse rise in UK football'

THE 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out.

A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season.

Keep ReadingShow less
Khalid Jamil

Khalid Jamil

Facebook

Khalid Jamil becomes first Indian to coach national football team

KHALID JAMIL made history on Friday (1) by becoming the first Indian to lead the national football team as head coach in 13 years, beating Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic to secure the position.

The last Indian to serve as head coach of the men's national team was Savio Medeira, who held the role from 2011 to 2012.

Keep ReadingShow less
Euros-Final-Getty

Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh lift the UEFA Women's EURO trophy after their team's victory in the final match between England and Spain on July 27 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo: Getty Images)

Getty Images

Kelly scores winning penalty as England retain Euro title

CHLOE KELLY scored the winning penalty as England defeated Spain 3-1 in a shootout to claim the Euro 2025 title on Sunday. The final ended 1-1 after extra time, giving England their second consecutive European Championship victory.

Sarina Wiegman’s side had earlier staged a comeback in the tournament, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Sweden in the quarter-finals on penalties and overcoming Italy in the semi-finals with another extra-time goal from Kelly.

Keep ReadingShow less
Bengaluru youth train at Spurs

Kickstart players at at Tottenham Hotspur's training ground.

Bengaluru youth train at Spurs as part of development partnership

A GROUP of young footballers from Bengaluru trained at Tottenham Hotspur’s facilities in London this week as part of the club’s partnership with Kickstart FC.

The visit included technical training sessions delivered by Tottenham's Global Football Development coaches, health and nutrition workshops, and matches against grassroots teams in the UK. Former Spurs captain Ledley King conducted a coaching masterclass during the programme.

Keep ReadingShow less