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Sullivan slams regulator plans
Government plans to introduce an independent regulator in football are a “terrible idea”, according to West Ham owner David Sullivan.
The regulator will bid to ensure English clubs are run more sustainably as well as preventing sides from joining breakaway leagues.
There are also ambitions for more robust owners’ and directors’ tests and to give fans power to prevent club chiefs from changing its heritage, such as the crest or colours.
Despite being warmly welcomed by the Football Supporters’ Association, Hammers chief Sullivan was scathing in his assessment.
Sullivan, 74, said: “A football regulator is a terrible idea. The government are terrible at running everything.
“The regulator will have a huge staff that football will have to pay for. It will be a total waste of money. I bet it grows in size and cost every year.
“The Premier League is the best run and most successful league in the world. It gives more to the lower leagues, the PFA [Professional Footballers’ Association] and grassroots than any other league in the world. It’s a fantastic export.
“The government is doing this for a PR win. They think it will be good PR to be seen backing the ordinary football fan and smaller clubs but I bet you it won’t get them a single extra vote. I believe in free enterprise, not government interference.”
USA win SheBelieves Cup
Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson were on target as the United States won their fourth consecutive SheBelieves Cup with a 2-1 victory over Brazil.
It caps a turnaround in form for Vlatko Andonovski’s side after a poor end to 2022 with three successive defeats.
But after beating Canada and Japan alongside Brazil to lift the trophy, the Stars and Stripes will be full of confidence as they look to win a record third successive World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
They are one of the favourites to win the global showpiece alongside European champions England, who themselves were crowned Arnold Clark Cup champions last night.
Andonovski, 46, said: “The whole time throughout the tournament, while we’re in camp, we’re talking about how it’s not just about this tournament it’s about preparation for the World Cup.
“The fact we were able to do well against such great opponents — all three of them, Canada, Japan and Brazil — is very motivating for us going forward because we believe we still have a few things to fix and get better.”
Ryan and Rob to take to the field
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will represent the Welsh side in a seven-a-side tournament taking place in the United States this summer.
The Hollywood actors, who bought the club in 2021, have been named in the Red Dragons’ initial squad for The Soccer Tournament, a 32-team competition in Cary, North Carolina.
They will line up alongside player-coach David Jones and club legends Paul Rutherford, Shaun Pearson and Mark Carrington.
Other teams taking part include Clint Dempsey’s Team Dempsey, Hashtag United, Liga MX side Club Nexaca and US Women, made up of former United States internationals.
