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    Vile chants about Keir Starmer ‘not acceptable’ Thomas Tuchel tells England fans after Andorra win

    ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel told Three Lions fans vile chants about PM Sir Keir Starmer were “not acceptable”.Some of the 7,000 travelling supporters at yesterday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra called Sir Keir a “c***” and “w***er”.England fans in Andorra called Sir Keir a ‘c***’ and ‘w***er’Credit: PATuchel praised the overall support in the 1-0 win against the tiny state, even though they booed his team at half-time. He said after full-time in Spain: “Booing is OK. “The support was amazing. Incredible.“They created a fantastic atmosphere. Read More on Sport”They were underwhelmed with the way we performed. “It’s not that we can blame them for that.”I didn’t hear any abusive songs or chants. “But if it happened, of course, it’s not acceptable.”Most read in FootballIt’s thought that Declan Rice is being rested with a view to starting against Senegal on Tuesday evening instead.Other unusual choices appear to include Reece James starting at left-back and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones being deployed as a make-shift right-back.’They looked bored’ – Roy Keane slams England’s ‘poor attitude’ as Thomas Tuchel admits ‘I didn’t like’ Andorra effortThomas Tuchel told Three Lions fans vile chants about PM Sir Keir Starmer were ‘not acceptable’Credit: Getty More

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    New footie regulator’s boss warned against ‘political bias’ after donating to Labour

    THE new football regulator’s boss has been warned against “political bias” after donating to Labour.A formal complaint over David Kogan’s appointment was also lodged by the Tories.David Kogan’s appointment as the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator sparked immediate complaintsCredit: PAThe sports media exec donated to the leadership campaigns of Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy, now the PM and Culture Secretary.Shadow Culture Secretary Stuart Andrew claimed that this was not properly declared ahead of his selection hearing.He also raised to the Cabinet Secretary a potential ministerial code breach, with a “perceived conflict of interest”.The Culture, Media and Sport Committee endorsed Mr Kogan as Independent Football Regulator chairman yesterday after a grilling on Wednesday. READ MORE ON POLITICSBut, in a rare caveat, it demanded he “takes concrete steps to reassure the football community he will act impartially and in a politically neutral way”.Tory Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage said: “While Mr Kogan’s background and experience make him well-suited for the role, his past donations to the Labour Party will inevitably leave him open to charges of political bias in a job where independence is paramount.”“We want to see the new Independent Football Regulator succeed, so it’s crucial that nothing undermines the regulator as it gets up and running.“Mr Kogan must give 110 per cent when it comes to reassuring everyone in the game that he is his own man. Most read in Football”The Committee looks forward to working with him constructively and holding him to account.”No 10 has insisted that all declarations were made in the proper way.Biggest shake up to football ownership in years announced in King’s Speech as new regulator’s powers confirmed More

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    Let football fans drink alcohol in the stands again, demands Labour MP

    FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to enjoy a pint in the stands while cheering on their team, an MP says.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiums to allow supporters to have alcoholic drinks.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiumsCredit: SuppliedAnd the Football Supporters’ Association has given its backing to the call by the MP for York Outer.Booze is currently prohibited from being consumed in sight of the pitch in the Premier League, English Football League and National League.But it is permitted further down the football league pyramid — and in other countries, such as Germany.Mr Charters said: “I think it’s time to reconsider the alcohol ban in view of the pitch, and at least try to run some trials of designated drinking zones.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS“You can sit with a beer and watch the Bundesliga — so why can’t you have a pint while watching the Prem?“As a dad, I think it’s right that some parts of the ground should probably stay booze-free.“But let’s have a common-sense conversation about what we can do to make the matchday experience better — and back our great local breweries in the process.”The FSA backed Mr Charters’ call for drinking zone trials and said: “In the past, this is actually something many clubs have called for too.”Most read in FootballAlcohol can be sold on the concourse at games before and during matches but cannot be taken in to the stands.The ban has been in place in the men’s game since 1985.Shock moment ‘drunk’ football fans bellow crass chants at Ryanair hostess mid-flight and tell her to ‘get her t**s out’But trials allowing the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch have taken place in the women’s game, which is not covered by the ban.Southampton, Birmingham City, Bristol City and Newcastle United took part this season.Mr Charters also tore into ticket prices and wants the £30 cap for away fans in the Premier League extended to the EFL and National League.He said: “Whether it’s clubs canning concessions or FA Cup Final ticket prices flying up, this fleecing of fans is blighting our beautiful game.”Football fans enjoy terrace drinking in 1984, one year before the banCredit: Getty More

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    Plans for quango football regulator should be scrapped immediately, blasts Kemi Badenoch

    PLANS for a quango football regulator should be scrapped immediately, Kemi Badenoch blasted yesterday.The Tory Leader implored Sir Keir Starmer against creating another body which could be led by a Labour donor.Kemi Badenoch has told Keir Starmer to scrap plans for a quango football regulatorCredit: ReutersIn the coming weeks, ministers are expected to confirm that the football regulator will be headed up by David Kogan.The sports media rights executive donated almost £75,000 to Labour MPs and parliamentary candidates in 2023 and 2024.Ms Badenoch told The Sun: “I don’t and have never really believed in the idea of a football regulator, because it’s about who runs it.“I’ve heard rumours that Labour has picked some Labour person to run the football regulator. read more on Kemi Badenoch”So it’s going to be a quango.”This is a government that doesn’t have serious businesspeople, people who understand these things.“Labour, running football, in my view, is not a good idea.”In February Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, former chairman of Southampton FC and FA Board member, warned the organisation would destroy the Premier League.Most read in FootballSpeaking to The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots show, he said: “The Premier League’s an unbelievable success.“It brings huge soft power to Britain, it brings huge amounts of tax revenue to the Exchequer.”Kemi Badenoch pleads for Tories to give her more time just like Margaret Thatcher was givenMs Badenoch said: ‘Labour, running football, in my view, is not a good idea’Credit: Dan Charity More

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    Man Utd rejected offer for FREE 80,000-seater stadium before Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £2billion plan, MP claims

    MANCHESTER UNITED turned down the chance to move into a new 80,000-seater stadium for FREE, according to an MP.The club announced two weeks ago that they plan to build a new state-of-the-art venue at a cost of £2billion.Man Utd unveiled plans to build a new £2bn stadiumCredit: AFPThe new ground will be able to hold 100,000 fansCredit: APSir Jim Ratcliffe wants a ground to rival WembleyCredit: GettyLabour MP Graham Stringer slammed the new plans and said it was ‘ironic’ after they rejected a new home for freeCredit: FreeSir Jim Ratcliffe wants a “Wembley of the North” with a bold umbrella-style design to replace Old Trafford, which has been in decay for several years.It comes after a Manchester MP claimed United missed the opportunity to move out their deteriorating spiritual home free of charge.The area hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and the council decided to build a new venue for the event.When Manchester was announced as the host city in 1995, United were supposedly spoken to about moving into the brand new stadium.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe club would not have had to pay a penny as the council were desperate for the Games to have a legacy – but United still declined.Their bitter rivals City grasped the chance and moved into the City of Manchester Stadium, now the Etihad, in 2003.Labour politician Graham Stringer, who represents Blackley and Middleton South, claims the decision helped the blue side of city get mega-rich new owners and subsequently rise to success. He wrote in the Manchester Confidential: “I find deep irony in the current situation. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”It could have been avoided if United had accepted an offer from Manchester City Council when we were planning the 2002 Commonwealth Games.”We were determined that the Games’ stadium would not become a white elephant. Our plan was to be able to convert the Games’ venue into an 80,000+ replacement or competitor for Wembley. Man Utd reveal first pics of redeveloped 100,000-capacity Old Trafford in ‘biggest regeneration scheme ever seen'”United were the only club with sufficient support to make this viable. “I had meetings with Roland Smith, who then chaired United’s board. He rejected the offer.”There were then meetings with Manchester City, who bit our hand off. “Given City’s smaller fan base, the size of the ground had to be reduced but City’s new home in a state-of-the-art stadium made them attractive to the Abu Dhabi United Group, effectively the Abu Dhabi state. “This and the subsequent investment in the team has led to City’s recent spectacular success and then improvements in the ground. Irony or what?!”Stringer, who is a Man Utd fan, went on to slam the idea of building a “New Trafford”.He criticised Ratcliffe’s grand plans as an “ill-thought-out concept and wrong in principle”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAn umbrella design has been proposedCredit: PAThe new stadium is part of a regeneration of the entire areaCredit: PAStringer wrote: “Am I the only person to think there is a distinctly fishy smell when the part owner of United predicts imminent bankruptcy while simultaneously launching an ill-defined scheme costing £2billion.”He blamed the glory days disappearing on the poor recruitment of players and a focus on “commercial deals” rather than football.Man City took the chance to move into the stadium for free and made it the EtihadCredit: Getty More

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    Powers of new football regulator could be scaled back amid concerns it will ruin Premier League

    DOWNING Street may clip the wings of the new Independent Football Regulator amid concerns that it will ruin the ­Premier League.The powers of the planned watchdog could be scaled back to avoid hampering investment, Bloomberg reported.Keir Starmer may clip the wings of the new Independent Football Regulator amid concerns that it will ruin the ­Premier LeagueCredit: GettyThat followed The Sun’s revelation that there are growing fears the project is duff, amid PM Sir Keir Starmer’s clampdown on red tape.On Monday a top ­minister refused three times to confirm if the regulator will go ahead.Legislation to set it up is currently working through Parliament.Officials are said to fear it could dissuade foreign investors from buying football clubs, which in turn would restrict growth in the footy sector.read more on Premier LeagueThe Prem is the most watched football league in the world, broadcast into 900 million homes in 189 countries.In February Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, former chairman of Southampton FC and FA Board member, warned the organisation would destroy the Premier League.Speaking to The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots show, he said: “The Premier League’s an unbelievable success.“It brings huge soft power to Britain, it brings huge amounts of tax revenue to the Exchequer.”Most read in FootballHe then warned that London’s once world-beating financial centre was “destroyed by regulation”.He asked: ““Will the Government take responsibility if football goes the same way as our financial markets after they introduce a regulator?“Light touch self-regulation built the Premier League. Regulation will destroy it.”Officials are said to fear it could dissuade foreign investors from buying football clubsCredit: GettyUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Plans to install new football regulator would destroy the Premier League, warns Reform MP Rupert Lowe

    A NEW football regulator would destroy the Premier League, ministers have been warned.Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe said a quango would strangle the competitiveness of one of Britain’s best assets.Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, former chairman of Southampton FC and FA Board member, said setting up a regulator could see the Premier League destroyedCredit: PAHe insisted the league had built itself up without “interference from government or the state” and did not need it now. Mr Lowe — former chairman of Southampton FC and FA Board member — said setting up any regulator would be an own goal.Speaking to The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots show, he said: “The Premier League’s an unbelievable success.“It brings huge soft power to Britain, it brings huge amounts of tax revenue to the Exchequer.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe then warned that London’s once world-beating financial centre was “destroyed by regulation”.He asked: ““Will the Government take responsibility if football goes the same way as our financial markets after they introduce a regulator?“Light touch self-regulation built the Premier League. Regulation will destroy it.”Mr Lowe also called for the lifting of the 3pm blackout, which forbids matches being shown live on UK television at the traditional kick-off time on Saturdays. Most read in FootballThe regulator would have powers to force Premier League sides to bail out cash-strapped lower-tier teams, clamp down on dodgy owners and ban clubs joining breakaway “super leagues”.The Tories introduced the Football Governance Bill but have since pulled their support.Unify League explained after European Super League launches again in new format Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is battling to get the legislation through the Lords where a cabal of peers is trying to sink it.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is fighting to push the legislation through the Lords, where a group of peers is trying to block itCredit: GettyA new football regulator planned by Labour would destroy the Premier League, ministers have been warnedCredit: AFP More