Football system is 'under strain'

DELOITTE WARN THAT LACK OF CLARITY OVER ANY FUTURE REGULATION IS 'UNHELPFUL'

- By JAMIE GARDNER Sports Reporter

THE English football system is “under strain” and a lack of clarity around how it will be regulated in the future is “unhelpful” to would-be investors, according to a new report.

Europe's ‘Big Five’ leagues generated more than €20billion (£16.9bn) for the first time in 2023-24, according to Deloitte’s latest Annual Review of Football Finance, with Premier League clubs reporting aggregate revenue of £6.3bn.

An independent regulator for England’s top five leagues is set to be created by the Football Governance Bill after it has completed its progress through Parliament, but concerns remain - particularly at top-flight level - about the impact of regulation on the league's growth potential and ability to attract fresh investment.