An important summit on Friday could bring about widespread change to the current structure of English football power Six key figures at the top of the Premier League, FA and EFL are set to meet for a summit this Friday to discuss what they are calling a 'new deal' for English football finances. One of the key topics reportedly on the docket involves the Premier League possibly taking over the negotiation of FA Cup broadcasting rights. This meeting reportedly comes as the chairs of the three organisations await the establishment of an indepedent regulator. It has been suggested that, on top of possibly taking over the responsibility of broadcasting rights for the FA Cup, the Premier League may also be given the same power in regards to matches involving the England men's and women's national teams. Sources suggest that, in return, the FA might take over responsibilities currently held by the Premier League related to grassroots football across the country. As well as these two seismic possibilities, there will also reportedly be discussions surrouding the English football schedule - a topic which is regularly up for debate and a constant thorn in the side of several high profile Premier League managers. One particular element of this topic to be discussed will reportedly be whether or not to move the date of the traditional opening fixture of the season - the FA Community Shield. Present at the summit will be Premier League chair Alison Brittain, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, FA chair Debbie Hewitt, FA CEO Mark Bullingham, EFL chair Rick Parry and EFL CEO Trevor Birch. This meeting is expected to be historic as it will prove the first time that the six key powerbrokers of English football have gathered together in person to discuss extensive reforms to the English game. In other news, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly given the go-ahead for a new independent football regulator to be established. This is something which several notable voices in the game have been demanding for some time, including vocal critic of the government and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville. It is currently unknown when the independent regulator will be ready to take action, and what that action will entail. Stick around for more football news, and don't forget to check out our football live streams - we provide reliable, high quality and legal streams of leagues like La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
