Image copyright Getty ImagesProgress on improving rights for young footballers has been too slow and external regulation may be needed, MSPs have warned football authorities. A Scottish Parliament committee is concerned about young players being stuck in exploitative contracts which do not pay them fairly. Convener Johann Lamont said: "There is a huge power imbalance between football clubs and the young people who aspire to play for them. "Football is a passion for many young people and an offer to join a club's youth set-up may seem like a golden ticket. "We believe that the commissioner's office still has a critical role to play in ensuring the rights of children involved in youth football are not overlooked."

Source: BBC June 22, 2020 11:15 UTC