The English Football League (EFL) is investigating Sheffield United's owner, COH Sports, for allegedly forming a new parent company, 1919 Partners LLC, to avoid paying £35m owed to previous owner Prince Abdullah. Abdullah's representatives claim the restructuring is a tactic to evade payment, potentially violating EFL regulations.
David Sullivan, West Ham's largest shareholder, faces allegations of sexual misconduct. A non-executive director of the football regulator, Tara Warren, will recuse herself from any inquiry due to her past links with the club, avoiding a conflict of interest.
Tara Warren, a director at the Independent Football Regulator, will not participate in an inquiry into allegations against David Sullivan due to her past role at West Ham. Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Entain wants no operators unlicensed in UK as sponsorsTwo clubs did not advertise such companies this seasonThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been urged to stop Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorship from gambling companies unlicensed in the UK in the latest public consultation over its licensing regime.Entain, the global sports betting company that owns Ladbrokes and Coral, has submitted a response to the IFR asking for a clarification of its guidance that would prevent clubs from doing commercial deals with operators unlicensed in the UK. Continue reading...
Premier League clubs are increasingly unhappy with the Independent Football Regulator's rising costs and lack of clarity on club contributions. The IFR's budget has risen significantly from the £10m annual projection made by the previous government, with clubs frustrated by limited responses to their queries. The appointment of Boston Consulting Group to conduct the State of the Game report has heightened concerns about spiralling costs. The IFR will be funded by a levy on 116 clubs from 2027-28, though the methodology remains undisclosed. Premier League clubs posted combined operating losses of £1.65bn in 2024-25.
