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Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs

The Guardian UK Friday 05 June 2026, 08:29 UTC By Matt Hughes 1 min read
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Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targetsRegulator decides against after licensing consultationThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport. The IFR has decided, after a second round of consultation over its licensing terms, not to meet Kick It Out’s demands to set EDI targets for clubs and will not compel them to submit annual reports...

  • Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targets

  • Regulator decides against after licensing consultation

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport.

The IFR has decided, after a second round of consultation over its licensing terms, not to meet Kick It Out’s demands to set EDI targets for clubs and will not compel them to submit annual reports of the demographic makeup of staff.

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