Gary Neville Accuses Premier League of 'Bullying' Over Proposed Regulator

The former football star criticizes the league's 'entitled' attitude and dismisses claims of European competition bans.

Gary Neville has accused the Premier League of acting like a 'bully' and using 'scaremongering' tactics regarding the proposed independent football regulator.
Neville, a strong advocate for the regulator, lambasted the league’s 'selfish' and 'entitled' mindset during a Labour Party conference event in Liverpool.
He refuted claims that English teams could be banned from European competitions if the regulator is introduced, a concern also dismissed by the Government.
Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Lisa Nandy called the disqualification claims 'ridiculous' and stressed the need for sustainability in football governance.
The Premier League denied Neville’s accusations, emphasizing its ongoing engagement with the Government for a 'light-touch' regulatory approach.