Keir Starmer has called for a review into late kick-offs at football matches and warned they are increasing costs for travelling supporters. Late kick-offs make it more expensive for fans attending away games, many of whom have to book overnight accommodation. The Labour leader told the Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast he wanted a new football regulator to look into whether the Premier League should be allowed to hold games late in the evening, such as at 8pm on Saturdays

Source: The Guardian June 18, 2024 15:21 UTC