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The UK government is exploring the possibility of establishing an independent regulator for English football

UK PM Johnson backs regulator for English football

British prime minister Boris Johnson has backed the creation of an independent regulator in English football to deal with the game's finances, club ownership and corporate governance.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

The Gazprom Arena is pencilled in to host the Champions League final

UK and Irish politicians call for UCL final switch

Boris Johnson says Russia should be stripped of hosting this season's Champions League final in St Petersburg.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

Gary Neville: 'It starts at the very top'

Downing Street responds to Neville's Johnson criticism

Downing Street has rejected accusations from Gary Neville that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson undermined efforts promoting equality by failing to condemn fans who booed players taking the knee before matches.

Soccer • 12 Jul 21

Marcus Rashford: "We are at the beginning of what I see as a long journey."

Rashford vows to step up mission to end food poverty

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has pledged he is only at the beginning of a long campaign to end child food poverty and his bid to make sure the next generation start life with a level playing field.

Soccer • 14 Jan 21

It could be a while before crowds can attend Premier League games

No elite sport in England until after 1 June

Top-level sport in England could restart behind closed doors from June 1 but spectators may not be able to attend venues until a vaccine is found.

Soccer • 11 May 20

Premier League football is still some time away

Boris Johnson puts brakes on Premier League return

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to have put the brakes on a swift return for professional sport after revealing the coronavirus transmission rate is still too high to significantly ease the lockdown.

Soccer • 10 May 20