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Richard Monks Appointed Chief of Independent Football Regulator

10/7/2025

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Richard Monks will become chief executive of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) in Britain, effective October 7, 2025.
The IFR will oversee governance and financial sustainability in English soccer and implement reforms under the Football Governance Act.
David Kogan, IFR chair, said Monks' appointment signals the regulator is "hitting the ground running" as the IFR begins hiring for various positions.

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Richard Monks will become chief executive of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) in Britain, effective October 7, 2025.
The IFR will oversee governance and financial sustainability in English soccer and implement reforms under the Football Governance Act.
David Kogan, IFR chair, said Monks' appointment signals the regulator is "hitting the ground running" as the IFR begins hiring for various positions.