UK’s Independent Football Regulator receives Royal Assent and Passes into Law

By Mark Geday On Monday 21 July 2025, the long-awaited Football Governance Bill received Royal Assent – the final step in the UK Parliamentary process bringing into force the Football Governance Act 2025. The key focus of the new legislation is the establishment of a new Independent Football Regulator, to oversee the men’s game in England’s top five divisions. While fans appear to welcome the new changes (the Footballer Supporters’ Association has been lobbying for change for many