The King's Speech contains the much anticipated announcement of a Football Governance Bill. So what are the key measures proposed for the regulation of football in this bill, and what might they mean in practice for English clubs? Clubs will require a licence in order to operate as professional football clubs. English football clubs are facing a new era of governance and regulation. The king's speech sees a return for the football governance bill, which the previous government could not pass before the election.

Source: The Guardian July 19, 2024 00:51 UTC