UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis has written to UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy on the matter, warning that exceeding their remit could lead to sanctions against Champions League clubs. A Times article was published earlier this week that detailed some of Theodoridis’ questions about the bill.

England’s participation in the Champions League is at risk if Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer moves ahead with plans for an independent football regulator, according to a warning from Uefa, the

Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed a Uefa warning that England could be thrown out of their own European Championship over the Government’s new football regulator.

Sir Keir Starmer has said plans for an independent football regulator will not see England banned from Euro 2028, despite the body warning it could breach rules on government interference in the game.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government was talking to Uefa over its concerns about Britain's proposals for a men's football regulator but he was confident the plans were within its rules and would not risk England's exclusion from Euro 2028.

Uefa has warned that England could be banned from European competition - including the Euros it will host in 2028 - if there is government interference on the planned new regulator.