Football must take decisive action on corruption allegations

Hugh Robertson has called for football to take decisive action on alleged corruption.

Commenting on the investigations into alleged corruption in football, Hugh Robertson, Shadow Sports Minister, said:

“Following the publication of the Stevens Report, football now needs to take decisive action.

“There are three things it could do that would command widespread support.

Firstly, agents must be stopped from representing more than one party in any deal. Their relationship should be with individual players not the clubs.

“Secondly, football needs a proper system for clearing every transfer deal. There is widespread doubt that a spot check system will be effective.

“Thirdly, given the global reach of the transfer market, there needs to be a common accepted set of international standards which will require agreement from FIFA.

“This would allow football and its regulatory authorities to move forward from the Stevens inquiry.