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IFR Rejects Kick It Out's EDI Targets, Clubs Miss Goals

6/5/2026

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The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) rejected Kick It Out’s demand for EDI targets and demographic reports, saying remit over 116 clubs under Football Governance Act limits its power.
The Football Association (FA) code set 15% black or ethnic-minority hires and 30% women targets; clubs missed them, leading to reporting and sanctions.
Kick It Out called the IFR’s publishing requirement insufficient and will issue a statement after rules are released next month.

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The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) rejected Kick It Out’s demand for EDI targets and demographic reports, saying remit over 116 clubs under Football Governance Act limits its power.
The Football Association (FA) code set 15% black or ethnic-minority hires and 30% women targets; clubs missed them, leading to reporting and sanctions.
Kick It Out called the IFR’s publishing requirement insufficient and will issue a statement after rules are released next month.