A study into how football is run in Europe is to be organised by the European Commission, Richard Caborn, the British sports minister said on Thursday. The European Union's legislative body has requested the full co-operation of European football's governing body UEFA.
The European Parliament buildings
The British minister, whose country currently holds the rotating Presidency of the EU, said he hoped to deliver "concrete proposals" to the Council of Ministers in June of next year.
"Both the upcoming Austrian and Finnish Presidencies are on board and the European Parliament has been kept in the loop," Caborn said.
"The input from the European Commission and Commissioner Jan Figel was most significant," Caborn added.
He confirmed that the inquiry will focus on the regulation of agents, club financing, fit and proper persons tests, homegrown players and the continued investment into grass roots football and stadia.
The inquiry will be largly guided by UEFA, who will also provide the majority of the finance, while the Commission will provide the necessary political support and extra money if neccessary, Caborn explained. However, the Commission maintains the authority and freedom to interfere with the inquiry or steer it in different directions.
UEFA CEO, Lars-Christer Olsen confirmed that the domestic leagues "would be included in the review".
Olsen added that he expected to see results within the agreed timetable.
"We will have specific proposals and objectives within the agreed timetable with concrete activities," Olsen said.
"We intend to finish what we start and start the implementation."
Source: Voetbal International, Eurosport
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Uhoh. Looks like the EU is sick of the mismanagement, bankrupcies and all those things. Wonder what this will lead to
The European Parliament buildings
The British minister, whose country currently holds the rotating Presidency of the EU, said he hoped to deliver "concrete proposals" to the Council of Ministers in June of next year.
"Both the upcoming Austrian and Finnish Presidencies are on board and the European Parliament has been kept in the loop," Caborn said.
"The input from the European Commission and Commissioner Jan Figel was most significant," Caborn added.
He confirmed that the inquiry will focus on the regulation of agents, club financing, fit and proper persons tests, homegrown players and the continued investment into grass roots football and stadia.
The inquiry will be largly guided by UEFA, who will also provide the majority of the finance, while the Commission will provide the necessary political support and extra money if neccessary, Caborn explained. However, the Commission maintains the authority and freedom to interfere with the inquiry or steer it in different directions.
UEFA CEO, Lars-Christer Olsen confirmed that the domestic leagues "would be included in the review".
Olsen added that he expected to see results within the agreed timetable.
"We will have specific proposals and objectives within the agreed timetable with concrete activities," Olsen said.
"We intend to finish what we start and start the implementation."
Source: Voetbal International, Eurosport
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Uhoh. Looks like the EU is sick of the mismanagement, bankrupcies and all those things. Wonder what this will lead to
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