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Football regulator will not consider foreign policy for takeovers after climbdown

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  • Change by ministers comes after Uefa warning
  • Football governance bill to be introduced on Thursday

Ministers have climbed down over plans to require the new football ­regulator to consider the government’s foreign policy when making ­decisions about club takeovers.

The move follows warnings from Uefa that this requirement could lead to some countries’ bids for clubs being favoured over others and amount to political interference in football.

Continue reading…Change by ministers comes after Uefa warningFootball governance bill to be introduced on ThursdayMinisters have climbed down over plans to require the new football ­regulator to consider the government’s foreign policy when making ­decisions about club takeovers.The move follows warnings from Uefa that this requirement could lead to some countries’ bids for clubs being favoured over others and amount to political interference in football. Continue reading…